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Absolute promises

Story by: Geordie Clarke, Money Management

The prospect of earning cash plus returns in falling markets is attractive. Absolute return funds claim to do this, but is it always possible, asks Geordie Clarke?

• Time published: 00:01
• Date published: 01.12.2008
• Published in: Investments

Platforms Olympics

Are we watching the finals of the platform race, or merely the first heats? Clive Waller, senior partner at CWC Research, looks potential winners and losers

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Pensions spotlight - How harsh is the future retirement reality?

Future retirement income will depend not only on demographic change, but on the economy, governments, employers, product providers and individuals, says John Chapman

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Taking stock - Calling the bottom

Former investment banker Russell Taylor assesses how investors in difficult situations will cope in the current financial climate.

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Tax spotlight - Nil rate band planning

Marcia Banner of Clerical Medical looks at why lifetime planning continues to be a fundamental estate planning step for married couples and civil partners, despite the introduction of a transferable nil rate band

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Mortgage spotlight - All change at the top

Mortgage lenders are in a state of flux as they look to merge and secure Government help. Laverne Hadaway picks out the emerging product trends

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Coping with inflation

Rising prices and higher longevity are presenting retired people with both short and long term problems, reports John Chapman

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Regulation and transparency - How far should we go?

While the LAUTRO case continues to roll on, Chris Cummings considers the pros and cons of transparency in regulation

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Protection for women

Women still have less protection then men, but who is to blame? Helen Pridham investigates

• Date published: 01.12.2008

With profits bonds: latest results

With markets tumbling, can with profits bonds still be regarded as a safe investment option? The recent reintroduction of MVRs has added to their woes, but it's not all bad news, finds Gareth Shaw

• Date published: 01.12.2008

Rating the ratings

Many advisers will only recommend a fund with a AAA rating. Does this provide any greater performance, asks Joe McGrath?

• Date published: 01.12.2008