Domestic appliance

Markets were fixated by shortterm events in 2011, creating significant stockmarket volatility. We believe that for those investors prepared to take a longerterm investment, this creates some potentially attractive opportunities for 2012 and beyond.

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Surveyors value verdict

A High Court judge’s decision in a contributory negligence case between GMAC-RFC and Countrywide Surveyors could ease pressure on a fragile surveying sector.

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Do conflicts cloud platform share schemes?

True Potential’s new share deal for advisers has reignited debate on the potential conflicts of interest that have to be managed as part of such arrangements.

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Lessons for life

Rachael Adams reports that widespread financial illiteracy among young people on even basic issues has brought a report by MPs calling for compulsory financial education in all schools but there are concerns over whether its recommendations will be implemented

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Out of context

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Looking on the cheap side

Only one in five funds produced a positive return last year, according to figures from Morningstar, as markets reacted to social, political and economic concerns.

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Will the Government listen over financial education drive?

Rachael Adams reports that widespread financial illiteracy among young people on even basic issues has brought a report by MPs calling for compulsory financial education in all schools.

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Will the fast show go on?

The mortgage industry is confident that some form of fast-track mortgages will survive the mortgage market review despite FSA proposals to ban them.

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Cash call

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Can you be independent and run a Dif?

Concerns from the FSA are casting doubt on whether independent advisers will be able to offer distributor-influenced funds after the RDR.

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