James McKeigue
James graduated from Keele University with a BA (Hons) in English literature and history, and has a certificate in journalism from the NCTJ. James has worked as a freelance journalist in various Latin American countries.He also had a spell at ITV, as welll as wring for Television Business International and covering the European equity markets for the Forbes.com London bureau. James has travelled extensively in emerging markets, reporting for international energy magazines such as Oil and Gas Investor, and institutional publications such as the Commonwealth Business Environment Report. He is currently the managing editor of LatAm INVESTOR, the UK's only Latin American finance magazine.
Latest articles by James McKeigue
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Vernon Hill: Free lollipops and no bulletproof windows
Features After making his fortune in American banking, Vernon Hill has brought his skills to the UK, opening Britain's newest high-street bank for 100 years.
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MoneyWeek roundup: What’s George Osborne up to?
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: George Osborne’s latest wheeze; how to invest in gold mining without owning a miner; and China’s next big growth story.
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America’s oil boom
Features The US is set to take over from Saudi Arabia as the world’s biggest oil producer. What does this mean for the global economy – and investors? James McKeigue reports.
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Investment trusts: What they are and why we like them
Features Unit trusts are the most popular form of fund in Britain. But there’s an alternative that not only has a longer pedigree, but also a better record: the investment trust. James McKeigue explains what they are and what their advantages are.
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Is Colombia really better than the UK?
Features The vibrant emerging economies of Latin America are in much better shape than the old, decaying ones of the West, says James McKeigue. Here, he explains why, and picks one of the best ways to invest.
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Lee Bown: Don’t moan – set up on your own
Features Lee Bown had had enough of complaining about his job. So he took the plunge and started his own successful recruitment business.
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MoneyWeek roundup: What’s worrying Mr Market?
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: what's given the market the jitters; profit as China cleans up; and how banks fool investors.
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Three growing trends that will make you big profits on the internet
Features More and more of us are online – looking for love, for entertainment, or for a quick buck. Backing the leaders will prove lucrative, says James McKeigue. Here, he tips four stocks to buy now.
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Jim Venables: The personal touch was my key to success
Features While competitors used the internet as a way to stop talking to their customers, Jim Venables made his fortune by taking the opposite approach.
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The world needs more food - and Latin America is the place to invest
Features As the growing global population drives food prices ever higher, money is pouring in to boost farm productivity. One area in particular is set to profit – Latin America. James McKeigue explains why.
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MoneyWeek roundup: Should Britain leave the EU?
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: the real cost of the EU to Britain; why money printing could destroy the world; and how to bag a 9.25% yield.
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Mark Cutler: How nightclubs made me my fortune
Features Mark Cutler took a site opposite a west London council estate and turned it into Supperclub - one of London's trendiest upmarket nightclubs.
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Two ways to play the Latin building boom
Features While Britain wallows in debt, Latin America is forging ahead with massive infrastructure projects, says James McKeigue. Here, he reveals a great story that most investors are missing out on.
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Mike Smith: Getting fired was the lucky break I needed
Features After being sacked from his job as a travelling salesman, Mike Smith began selling rugs on Leeds market. Moving via carpets to property, he is now worth an estimated £50m.
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Bill Gross: buy gold, bonds are in a bubble
Features America’s ‘bond king’ is so worried that he’s looking to invest in stocks and gold instead, says James McKeigue.
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The shale gas revolution
Features New technology has opened up vast natural gas reserves. It’s a game changer – and an opportunity for investors, say James McKeigue and David Stevenson. Here they tip three energy stocks to buy now.
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Sukhi Ghuman: How I beat the cowboys in the security game
Features When property lawyer Sukhi Ghuman saw how lax the standards in the security sector were, he set about making his fortune by offering a more professional service.
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MoneyWeek roundup: The latest big danger to house prices
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: Britain's mortgage timebomb; why you can’t trust money; and the tiny firm about to strike oil.
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What to do with the debt
Features Deficits became a big issue when private debt was taken onto government books in the wake of the financial crisis. How can it be cut without destroying growth? James McKeigue reports.
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A great opportunity in one of the world’s hottest oil markets
Features Colombia's oil and gas industry has expanded massively in the last few years. And the boom has only just begun, says James McKeigue. Here, he picks South America's hottest oil play.
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Jeffrey Gundlach: Get out of US Treasuries and Apple
Features Jeffrey Gundlach is one of America's most successful bond fund managers. But now he's telling investors to dump Treasuries and snap up stocks, says James McKeigue. Here's why.
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Marc Faber: The Fed will destroy the world
Features The Federal Reserve's endless money printing will make the rich richer, says investment guru Marc Faber. That's until it ushers in the end of the world economy. James McKeigue reports.
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Gyr King: Online art sales made my fortune
Features Neither a warehouse fire nor the threat posed by the internet was enough to halt entrepreneur Gyr King's business ambitions in the art world.
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MoneyWeek roundup: the three golden rules of mining investment
Features James McKeigue highlights the week's best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: why you should ditch the pound; Japan ups its dividen; and the three golden rules of mining investment.
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