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Investing in emerging markets
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I want to know more on the different strategies an investor could use to invest in the emerging markets.
Mr. Vanderbilt, via email.
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Donna Bradshaw, financial planning strategist at IFG GroupDonna started her career in financial services in 1987, working in pensions for Standard Life. Donna now works with IFG Group, a financial services group with operations in UK, Republic of Ireland and other countries throughout the world, as financial planning strategist.
Alison Cashmore is Communications Manager at TD Waterhouse, one of the UK's largest brokers. During a 12-year career in financial services she has been responsible for marketing and communications for a number of execution-only brokers, and has been with TD Waterhouse since 2002.
Angus Rigby, chief executive officer, TD Waterhouse UK:Angus was appointed chief executive of TD Waterhouse UK in 2006, having previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, Angus was joint managing director of offshore broker Internaxx, a joint venture between TD Waterhouse and Fortis in Luxembourg.
Paul Duckworth, chartered financial planner:A chartered financial planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, Paul is also one of the most highly qualified financial advisers in the UK. He runs his own fee-based practice specialising in sophisticated financial planning for wealthy individuals.
What Investment editorial teamThe What Investment editorial team has around 25 years combined experience of the financial markets. Covering every aspect of the financial industry, they are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Leonie Kerswill, tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers:Leonie is the tax partner responsible for leading the London private client business within PwC. The clients she has responsibility for include shareholders and senior management of private companies, entrepreneurs and wealthy families.
Jonathan Davis, chartered financial planner at Armstrong Davis:Jonathan Davis BA MBA FCII AIFP FPFS is a chartered financial planner and the managing director of a small independent and impartial financial advice firm based in The City of London, with an office on the Herts / Essex border.
Andrew Merricks, head of investments at Skerritt Consultants:Andrew has been in financial Services for 18 years. He regularly appears in the trade and national press, as well as on TV and Radio, commenting on investment-related issues. Andrew is also the author of The Money Doctor, a monthly column for What Investment
With over 15 years experience of specialising in and advising on long-term care funding, Philip has been a regular contributor to professional journals, National press articles and TV and radio broadcasts.
Janet Davies, managing director of Symponia:Beginning her 15-year career in financial services as a direct sales adviser for PPP Lifetime Care in 1992, Janet became a specialist IFA in the field of care fees planning in 1999. She became head of care fees planning at Warwick Butchart in 2003. She established her own care fees planning specialist business, Symponia, in January 2005.
Phil Verity, Partner at MazarsPhil Verity is a Partner at Mazars, the international accounting and business advisory firm, and Head of the Mid Corporate Market business line. Phil works with a wide variety of entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses, helping them tackle the challenges of growth and development.
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