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James Henderson gives a video update on Henderson Opportunities Trust

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Henderson Opportunities Trust has recently enjoyed positive results against the backdrop of a struggling UK economy. In this latest video update, Fund Manager James Henderson is optimistic, explaining to investors why he is excited about a number of sectors and how he aims to 'run with the winners'.

Henderson Global Trust releases its Interim Management Statement 2013

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Henderson Global Trust has released its Interim Management Statement to 30 April 2013.

Henderson International Income Trust releases its Half Year Update 2013

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Henderson International Income Trust has released its Half Year Update to 28 February 2013.

US: taking the lead from the middle

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Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of the UK-based advertising agency WPP recently described the world as “three-speed”, noting that it was a “slog” in the west, “patchy” in the Middle East and still “much stronger” in the east.

Repo markets and the proposed financial transaction tax

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The European Commission’s financial transaction tax proposal on most equity, debt and derivative transactions is currently the subject of hot debate and negotiations between the 11 eurozone member states and participants in the financial markets. One area of the industry that seems particularly vulnerable to even the smallest levy is the securities lending and repo markets because of a combination of low margins, large volumes and repeated transactions.

Job Curtis gives a video update on The City of London Investment Trust

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With interest rates low and little yield available from bonds, the UK equity market has enjoyed a positive start to the year and the FTSE All-Share has risen for an 11th consecutive month.  Combine this with European policy focussed on generating growth, the potential for attractive dividend growth is promising, explains Job Curtis.  In his latest update, the Fund Manager of The City of London Investment Trust plc,  discusses how he looks globally to generate income and growth against the perpetual risk of a European meltdown.

James Henderson gives a video update on Lowland Investment Company

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James Henderson has been managing Lowland since 1990 with a contrarian approach to investment. In this update he explains to investors the current structure of the portfolio, explaining why he believes the industrial sector could be a promising investment over the coming months as the global economy continues to grow.

Still a nation of shopkeepers?

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It was Adam Smith in his 'Wealth of Nations' published in 1776 who referred to Great Britain as 'a nation of shopkeepers' and it is a phrase that has remained very relevant to the UK economy ever since.

Investment opportunities abound in emerging markets

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Emerging markets equities have had a bit of a bumpy ride in recent years. During the last three years the asset class has underperformed US equities by a significant margin and has registered a similar performance to Europe despite the fact that the latter was at the epicentre of almost every negative tail risk event.

Which retailers have survived the great chill?

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There is no denying that weather patterns can have a significant impact on retail businesses. The unseasonably cold weather in the UK this spring caused a sharp decline in footfall on the highstreet and has left beer gardens at pub companies decidedly empty.



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