Latest articles by Tom Bulford
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The self-serving financial 'services' industry
Features The £160m pay-off to failed Merrill Lynch chief Stan O'Neal (left) has higlighted the obscene sums pocketed by individuals working at investment banks.
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Why the government shouldn't help people on to the property ladder
Features Whatever the arguments for changing the IHT rules, helping first-time buyers shouldn't be one of them, says Tom Bulford.
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How much sympathy do Northern Rock savers really deserve?
Tutorials It's easy to feel sorry for those frantic savers who queued up to rescue their life savings. But how well-informed was their investment? And what about some sympathy for the shareholders?
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How Northern Rock set a dangerous precedent
Tutorials Whilst everyone agrees that Northern Rock depositors must be protected, dividend payments to shareholders have been cancelled at the behest of the FSA. It sends a clear message to investors: beware banks.
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Should you invest in Aim?
Tutorials London’s Alternative Investment Market is attracting huge numbers of foreign firms. This means more opportunities for investors keen to exploit the tax breaks. But there are pitfalls too, warns Tom Bulford.
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Share tips: Four red hot penny shares for 2005
Features Although we are generally confident about the year ahead, investors avoid any companies that rely on consumer spending or a strong housing market. But there are still plenty to choose from - here are the four likely stars of 2005.
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Penny shares to profit from in 2007
Features Penny shares expert Tom Bulford has one safe prediction for 2007: it will be another year of thrills and spills for small cap investors. Find out which major themes you should watch out for - plus five specific share tips.
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Four foreign firms worth a flutter
Features Interested in investing on Aim? Here are four foreign picks listed on the Alternative Investment Market.
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How capital gains tax encourages bad investment decisions
Features The rules on capital gains tax are absurd, says penny shares expert Tom Bulford. They encourage us all to be long-term investors and show a complete lack of understanding of how the stockmarkets work.
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