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Next week's economics

Economics

Capital-raising and how it can effect your shareholding

As UK companies increasingly look beyond the banks to raise capital, what are the implications for shareholders?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Higher earners need to start considering retirement alternatives, as pensions tax relief is set to be reduced come April 2011. Venture capital trusts are just one option.

Jupiter's green heritage

FUND PROFILE: The Jupiter Green Investment Trust is recovering after a tough 2008

iShares offers low-cost clean energy exposure

FUND PROFILE: iShares S&P Global Clean Energy offers low-cost exposure to clean energy

Green is the new black

Climate change is no longer a euro-centric investment prospect. The world's emerging markets, benefiting from low manufacturing costs and ready access to financing, are also coming to the party. So with the 'green conscience' of governments, corporates and consumers around the world continuing to grow, environmental investing seems set to soar.

Guinness Alternative Energy Fund sets its sights on China

FUND PROFILE: The Guinness Alternative Energy fund has around 20 per cent of its assets invested in Chinese-domiciled companies.

Schroder Global Climate Change fund robust throughout downturn

FUND PROFILE: The Schroder Global Climate Change fund has weathered the downturn by avoiding solar stocks.

A healthy investment?

Geoffrey Hsu tells Leonora Walters why now is the time to buy biotech.

Take your pick

Climate change investment might be regarded as a relatively new space, but with an increasing amount of climate change funds boasting two to five-year track records, now is an opportune time to assess the sector.