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Woodford makes move against bonus culture
Neil Woodford has thrown down the gauntlet to the fund management industry by scrapping bonuses at his self-titled firm.
Macro Views | news 19 Aug 16
BoE’s monetary magic isn’t working for investors – Psigma
The Bank of England’s efforts to soothe the post-Brexit economy are discouraging savers from spending and pushing them into riskier investments, warned Psigma chief investment officer Tom Becket.
North America | news 19 Aug 16
US Olympic, Paralympic winners may get victory tax reprieve
US athletes could be on track to see their Olympic and Paralympic gold, silver and bronze medals shine more brightly with Congress expected to make tax breaks for winners a ‘top priority’, according to media reports.
Emerging Markets | news 19 Aug 16
EM currencies set to strengthen – NN Investment Partners
Emerging market currencies are set to strengthen even further despite the significant appreciation from lows this year, said NN Investment Partners.
Emerging Markets | news 19 Aug 16
Crude bull market depends on sentiment and Saudi delivery
The price of brent crude broke through $50 (£38, €44) per barrel on Thursday afternoon prompting headlines writers to tout oil’s return to bull market territory.