InvestmentAdviser ISSUE 06 October 2008 >> Features

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Ambition drives MacLeod to full-on approach

Skandia Investment Group chief executive Jamie MacLeod talks to Hugo Greenhalgh about recent performance, staff moves and inventing multi-manager

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Resolution profits from weak equity markets

Resolution fund manager James Smith talks to Rob Griffin about remaining clear-headed in today's edgy market

Sweet spots in the UK housing market

Who are the investors and what are they buying into in this the most emotive of all British asset classes?

Going for the safe option

With structured product providers always having had their work cut out persuading IFAs of their credibility, one hiccup could indicate the end of the relationship with the client

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Bond investors should not give up hope

The global fixed interest investment market almost ground to a halt when the US credit market teetered at the edge of the abyss, but there is light at the end of the tunnel

Better suited to the pros

The investors' guide to what to many seems a nebulous term

Ask the right questions and dig a little deeper

In today's volatile market, advisers need to be increasingly aware of the risks and benefits of structured products

Global small caps offer compelling value

Now may be a good time for investors to increase their exposure to this asset class

Special situations managers in trouble

Though opportunities exist for contrarians to pick off struggling companies presently

Investors vote with their feet

Despite the IMA's recent criticims of structured investments investors are increasingly attracted to them

How history drives into the present

Similarities between the inflation story now and in the 1970s could have implications for the present credit markets

Gartmore chief proves leadership change is no joke

Tony Lanning is involved in two big strategy changes


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