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Euro nations to mount UK-style bank bail-out

By Charlie Parker | 20:13 | 12 Oct 2008

Following a meeting in Paris Eurozone leaders including France and Germany have pledged to enact a European-wide scheme to recapitalise banks and guarantee some of their lending.

Sunday Papers: IMF warns that markets could collapse further -- other news

10:10 | 12 Oct 2008

UK Treasury prepared to take controlling stakes in Britain's biggest banks and G7 ministers finalise an aggressive action plan to address the turmoil.

Sunday Papers: Britannia and Co-Op in merger talks -- bid news and gossip

10:05 | 12 Oct 2008

General Motors and Chrysler discuss merger, Premier Foods in talks to secure big cash injection and Sir Philip Green steps in to save Baugur.

Sunday Papers: tips and comment

10:00 | 12 Oct 2008

Comment on Lloyd's underwriters, high yielders, mines, RBS and Whitbread.

Saturday Papers: other news -- Pound slumps against the dollar

00:01 | 11 Oct 2008

Saturday Papers: tips and comment -- Who has the Sainsbury stake?

00:01 | 11 Oct 2008

Saturday Papers: bid news and gossip -- A terrible week for markets

00:01 | 11 Oct 2008

Fresh wave of resignations at Bestinvest

By Richard Harris | 18:17 | 10 Oct 2008

A number of staff from the Bestinvest's investment management division have left, the company has confirmed.

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Best Funds

Cautious Managed Funds over 3 years

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Best Fund Managers

UK Smaller Companies Fund Managers over 3 years

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RankRatingManagerTotal Returns
1/35 Harry Nimmo 46.53%
2/35 Daniel Nickols 40.31%
3/35 David Clark 34.53%
4/35 Richard Smith 29.64%
5/35 Richard Plackett 28.40%

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Trader Stressing

Forced selling or capitulation? A view from the trading floor

By Deborah Hyde | 13:32 | 10 Oct 2008

Everyone is looking for an explanation as to the extent of the latest stock market falls: uncertainty over the government’s rescue package, forced selling, or sheer irrationality?

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Paul Volcker says it will be alright ...

Ex Fed chief takes the Bob Marley line on fixing the system.

By Richard Lander | 16:29 | 10 Oct 2008

Open thread: are your clients on the phone as the market tanks?

With the FTSE below 4,000, is panic setting in?

By Richard Lander | 14:50 | 10 Oct 2008

When and how did you make your asset allocation calls?

Let us know what worked for you and your clients.

By Richard Lander | 11:24 | 09 Oct 2008

What can still be done to prevent a depression

Every economist I have spoken to agrees we are heading for a recession, but how do we stave off a depression?

By Charlie Parker | 10:48 | 09 Oct 2008

The Belgian Government must be a surprise owner for Artemis

The change in ownership of Artemis Investment Management must be one of the most unusual footnotes to this financial turmoil.

By Charlie Parker | 10:28 | 09 Oct 2008

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