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FP Round-up – The Latest news from Financial Partners and your local branch.
Market watch – News to keep you on top of the markets, plus updates on FP proprietary funds.
Bonds – There is a major move towards buying short-dated bonds, which benefit proportionately more from interest rate cuts. Longer-dated bonds have lagged behind, partly reflecting some lingering inflation fears.
Currency – Which currency will be the strongest in 2008? The answer is probably none of the paper currencies compared to other hard assets.
Equities – Private equity is becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. Find out if it is for you.
Hedge funds – Expect heightened volatility this year, which should put the advantage firmly in the hands of skillbased hedge fund managers who have the ability to spot opportunities.
Cover Story – Arctic explorer Adrian Hayes reflects on what achievement means and tells why he is proud to fly the FP flag at the North and South Poles.
Property – The US subprime problem is favourable to overseas property investors.
Investment outlook – Investors are urged to take a conservative asset allocation strategy while the market adjusts to the reality of the global credit crunch.
MOT – Time to fine tune your approach to investing.
Resolutions – Don't beat yourself up for giving up on your New Year’s resolutions, set yourself a new goal and write your financial resolutions.
Women in charge – Is financial planning gender specific?
Client’s story – Having worked with women in crisis for years, the founder of a charitable organization says leaving money matters solely to the men is a bad idea.
Wine – You’ll fall in love with Brunello, whether it’s young or old.
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