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Challenging times ahead for bonds 10 December 2009
Jonathan Platt, head of fixed interest at RLAM, assesses the challenges facing bond markets in 2010 and highlights the opportunities available in certain asset backed bonds. 
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| AXA JPM Natural Resources | 271.00 | 121.0 | 23.6 | n/a |
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PBR 2009: Lenders concerned by stamp duty decision 9 December 2009
Lenders have expressed disappointment that the government has decided against extending its stamp duty holiday programme past the 31 December 2009 deadline.
- PBR 2009: IHT threshold frozen until 2011 9 December 2009
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- PBR 2009: Basic state pension set to rise next year 9 December 2009
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Challenging times ahead for bonds 10 December 2009
Jonathan Platt, head of fixed interest at RLAM, assesses the challenges facing bond markets in 2010 and highlights the opportunities available in certain asset backed bonds.
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Banks lead gains on FTSE 100 10 December 2009
British banks led today’s gains on the FTSE 100, with Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds both firmly in demand with investors.
- PBR 2009: VAT to return to 17.5 per cent 9 December 2009
- PBR 2009: Commentators split on UK growth forecasts 9 December 2009
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Investment funds
Insight confirms intention to close five funds 10 December 2009
- LVAM snaps up portfolio from NFU 10 December 2009
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Alternative investments
Henderson boss swap in multi manager division 10 December 2009
Henderson has confirmed that Mark Harris is to take charge of its £1.1bn multi manager business when Bill McQuaker moves to focus on his role as head of equities from 1 January 2010.
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