FinancialAdviser ISSUE 16 October 2008

Leading Story

CIPD warns of 'job avalanche'

Gloomy statistics indicate trend for further unemployment, says institute

News

Euro committee comes to insurers risk accord

The Economic Committee in the European Parliament has voted to agree a text to ensure lower risk of insurance company failure.


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News Analysis

Not being dragged by a hedge backwards

Hedge funds have experienced eight years of fruitful returns, but the past 12 months have been a different story. So is the end drawing nigh for hedge fund investments or is there still more to come?


Features

CI Avoiding a fate worse than debt

The development of critical illness cover and calls for greater customer focus in product design.


Comments

Blog: A Rake’s Progress

I don't know about you but I think the bank bail out is a great idea. The concept of pumping billions of pounds into a system where people have siphoned off millions already is the best plan since Ratner decided to take over his own sales promotion.


Product Reviews

Close moves to aid with IHT as it rolls out Companies plan

Close Investments’ Close Trading Companies has unveiled a new investment aimed at helping investors to defer inheritance tax liability after just two years without having to dispose of their assets.



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Ruling highlights need of Barclays' sales tactics probe

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Retirement Planning (View Issue)

The sooner the better

The concoction of longevity, the A-Day simplification and the pending personal accounts all adds to the retirement planning melting pot.

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Gov't unveils £11m in funding for apprenticeships

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Doing the maths

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Pfeg backs Ofsted finance demands

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Knowing your ABCs

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Top 100 FAs

Financial Adviser has published its latest list of the top 100 FAs in the country, with Sesame topping the list for 2008.

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