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Citywire Investment News
- Tools of the trade: Haig Bathgate's key influences
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 Z
Walker Crips fund manager Jan Luthman and a journalist turned fund manager are among the influences of Turcan Connell CIO Haig Bathgate.
- The client battle: the value of a large regional sales force
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 Z
With the battle for new business tougher than ever, how important is it to have a large regional sales team at your disposal?
- Suitability conundrum: what if discretionaries are accountable?
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 Z
A growing number of wealth managers and regulatory consultants suspect there could be pressure on discretionary managers to take responsibility for suitability for bespoke mandates run for advisers.
- Cowley: QE is not working - gilts are effectively worthless
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 Z
Old Mutual's Stewart Cowley says QE has had little effect and that a corporate bond QE program would be a winner as it would help stimulate the rise of the private sector.
BBC Business News
- Bonuses row 'threatens business'
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:12 GMT
George Osborne promises to fight an "anti-business culture", warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine jobs and prosperity.
- VIDEO: Asian art attracts investors
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:29:51 GMT
The uncertainty in global stock markets is prompting Asian investors to look for new opportunities, with works of art becoming increasingly popular.
- Canada PM in China to discuss oil
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:27:09 GMT
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.
- Theme parks help Disney profits
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:08:12 GMT
Profits for Walt Disney have risen thanks to the rising popularity of its theme parks and earnings from its television channels.
BBC News
- Santorum wins double over Romney
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:10:44 GMT
Rick Santorum is declared the winner of Minnesota and Missouri's Republican nominating contests, and according to early results, is ahead in Colorado.
- NHS directors seek Lords backing
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:06:01 GMT
Peers are urged to support a move to let hospitals do more private sector work as plans to overhaul the NHS in England return to the Lords.
- Call for 'joined-up' elderly care
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:49 GMT
Older people needing social care are being let down and "passed like parcels" between fragmented services, a group of MPs says.
- Bonuses row 'threatens business'
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:12 GMT
George Osborne promises to fight an "anti-business culture", warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine jobs and prosperity.
