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Stock MarketTime for a British sovereign fund? Treasury seeks views from expertsNovember 18, 2023147Treasury officials are exploring the idea of setting up a sovereign wealth fund in what could deliver a boost to...
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InvestingNow may be the time to invest in a bond bonanzaNovember 11, 2023156If any of your money is in corporate or Government bonds, you've had more than just an annus horribilis. Figures...
InvestingOur time will come again, says boss of £760m fundOctober 21, 2023131Although economic growth across Europe remains anaemic as a result of persistent inflation, it does not unduly concern Alex Darwall,...
EconomySuperfunds can defuse huge time bomb facing pensionsSeptember 9, 2023150Richard Buxton's longevity is remarkable He has just retired after 40 years of looking after people's long-term investmentsOver past 21 years,...
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MoneyTicking time bomb of buy now pay laterAugust 24, 2023140More than 3m UK households owe £2.7billion on 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) borrowing, according to a new analysis by...