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ANALYSIS
04 News
The pros and cons of falling commodity
prices, insight for long-term investors
and Europe’s faltering recovery
06 Where next for the euro?
With the Greek crisis behind them
(for now), can eurozone members
look forward to greater fiscal and
economic integration in the future?
09 Building for the future
The UK is facing up to a major skills
gap with a number of sectors looking
to develop the talent that will enable
them to grow and prosper
14 China
The Chinese economy is no longer
the stalwart it was. Should investors
be concerned, or is it simply a blip?
16 Singapore at 50
The key factors that have contributed
to Singapore’s success in the 50 years
since it became independent
IN YOUR INTEREST
12 The pension picture
The new pension freedoms mean
that now is the ideal time to review
your retirement plans
20 Keeping pace with HMRC
Why seeking expert advice is the best
way of staying abreast of the latest tax
changes introduced by the government
INTERVIEWS
18 Charting a new course
New Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham
explains why he left Jaguar Land
Rover after 25 years to take the
helm of the luxury yachtmaker
THE INVESTOR CENTRE
22 Viewpoint
Columbia Threadneedle fund
manager Stephen Thornber looks at
the regional variations in dividends
24 Unit Trust Portfolios
Latest Growth & Income Portfolio data
26 Fund manager commentaries
Fund managers share their thoughts
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