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How to cut your tax bill if you run your own company
Alex Davies | 18 June 2013
If your company's financial year ends in June, an employer pension contribution could offer a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Read article.
Fidelity China Special Situations - Anthony Bolton to step down in April 2014
Dale Nicholls is to succeed Anthony Bolton as manager of the Fidelity China Special Situations Trust from 1 April 2014. Mark Dampier gives his views. Read article.
Manager viewpoint: three favoured shares
Siddarth Chand Lall and Giles Hargreave, managers of the Marlborough Multi Cap Income Fund discuss three favoured stocks and give their rationale for investing. Read article.
Are annuity rates really set to rise?
Annuity rates are close to a record low, but there's speculation a rise is on the cards. Should you trust this prediction? Would you be better off delaying buying your annuity? Read article.
What the race for growth means for sterling
Chris Saint, Senior Currency Analyst, looks at the UK's recovery in comparison to its peers and what this means for sterling. Read article.
Which funds were most popular for ISAs in May?
Joel Lewis looks at the funds and sectors proving popular with investors looking to invest tax-efficiently. Read article.
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Stock market reports
London midday: Markets cautious as eyes remain fixed on Fed
A decline in risk appetite meant that UK markets were in the red on Wednesday morning ahead of the all-important policy decision from the Federal Reserve due out later this evening....
Asia: Weaker yen propels gains in Tokyo
London open: Stocks fall as investors brace for Fed meeting
London pre-open: Tentative start expected as markets wait for Fed meeting
Press round-up
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Deloitte, RBS, News Corp.
A report by a cross-party group of MPs and peers believes senior bankers should face jail and lose bonuses if they are involved in a future banking collapse, The Telegraph reported. The government has been urged to introduce a new criminal offence for sen...
