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Time to abolish corporation tax
Features Nothing would better show Britain as a business-friendly nation than by doing away with corporation tax, says Matthew Lynn.
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Book of the week: Backlash against democracy is nothing new
Features Book review: Age of AngerPankaj Mishra’s long-term historical approach is a refreshing contrast to those who solely blame short-term causes.
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Do you own your holiday home in North Cyprus?
Features Britons who have bought property in North Cyprus may find themselves facing legal battles, says Emma Lunn.
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The rise of the robo-advisers
Tutorials Ben Judge explains how robo-advisers are bringing portfolio advice to smaller investors priced out of the market.
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Gold: an intriguing look at the Bre-X scandal of the 1990s
Features Film review: GoldDespite some unfavourable reviews, Gold is an intriguing film that’s worth seeing, says Matthew Partridge.
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Who gets the house when couples split?
Features It’s not a romantic topic, but couples need to make sure they understand their property rights before buying a house together, says Emma Lunn.
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Could pay-as-you-go insurance save you money?
Features A wave of new apps is offering cheap insurance on demand for those who want to avoid up-front premiums and long-term contracts.
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Five questions for… James Marchant, CEO, Just Opened
Features Just Opened Group is the go-to place for the hottest openings in London and New York, says James Marchant.
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The Babylonian excess of Johnny Depp
Features Johnny Depp's constant insistence that he's "keeping it real" is wearying.
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Top tips for stress-free flying
Features Stuart Watkins looks at some of the best toys and gadgets on the market to help make flying enjoyable again.
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Betting on politics: Thinking up your own flutters
Features Matthew Partridge explains what you need to think about before proposing your own wager to the bookies.
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Don’t miss out on your winter fuel allowance
Features People who have deferred taking their state pension benefits may be missing out on hundreds of pounds’ worth of support with the cost of their energy bills.
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An unusually gripping business book
Features Book review: The UpstartsColourful characters and high stakes that make this an unusually gripping business book.
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Ken Griffin: the world’s greatest investors
Features Griffin’s first focus was on convertible bond arbitrage, taking advantage of the fact that the price of convertible bonds.
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The world’s finest Aussie shiraz
Features Don't delay, says Matthew Jukes. When it comes to great shiraz, you need to own Up!
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How a French revolution could trigger the next global financial crisis
Features If Marine Le Pen becomes French president, we could see the world's largest-ever sovereign default, and a new financial crisis, says John Stepek.
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A red light on the pensions dashboard
Features A series of potential controversies and stumbling blocks threaten to delay progress on the pensions dashboard. David Prosser reports.
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Stephanie Flanders: how to deal with political surprises
Features Investors have taken the political upheaval Brexit and Trump “in their stride”, says Stephanie Flanders. Burt they “will need to be creative” to preserve their wealth.
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My top investment fund ideas for 2017
Features This week I’m keeping my investment thoughts short and sweet, listing my predictions and favourite funds for 2017, says David C Stevenson.
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Lynn Tilton: the Diva of Distressed Debt
Profiles Controversial private-equity investor Lynn Tilton is hoping Donald Trump will soften up America's financial regulator.
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Four questions to ask to avoid getting burned by tech stocks
Features What can venture capitalists teach private investors about picking the best tech stocks? Matthew Partridge outlines four key questions to ask before you buy.
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Unusual properties on the market
Features From a converted 19th-century windmill in Pays D’Albert in France to a Cheshire narrow boat in private gated mooring in Islington, London.
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French election unnerves investors
Features The worry that François Fillon, the centre-right candidate, has fatally damaged his bid for the presidency has sent French bond prices down to an 18-month low.
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Snap: a unicorn that should stay in the forest
Features Snap, the company behind mobile-phone messaging app Snapchat, beloved of teenagers and young adults, plans a $25bn initial public offering in March.
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A new growth formula for Reckitt Benckiser
Features Reckitt Benckiser is bidding for baby milk giant Mead Johnson. Will it pay too high a price? Ben Judge reports.
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Small firms need a champion
Features It's high time someone stood up for smaller businesses when facing larger firms, says David Prosser.
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Greek debt: the neverending story
Features Ever since the Greek debt crisis began seven years ago, Greece and its creditors have failed to conclude a single review of the country’s debt relief programmes on time
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If you'd invested in: Obtala and Advanced Oncotherapy
Features Obtala is an east African food and timber producer, while Advanced Oncotherapy develops particle beam therapy systems for cancer treatment.
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Dollar rally runs out of steam
Features In January the US dollar index slid by 3.5%, its worst start to the year in over a decade.
