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The only way is ethics

Investing ethically is a worthy aspiration; it's a shame it's so hard to do so

Floats that sink

Inflated expectations are one reason why newly listed companies tend to underperform - and that's why the forthcoming Direct Line IPO could yield a pleasant surprise

Bric-bats for mining

Emerging market industrialisation means demand for raw materials will keep rising, but investors in mining shares may still need to get used to leaner times ahead

Mega-mergers and megalomania

The proposed BAE-EADS merger has plenty of political hurdles to overcome, but the biggest challenge of all will be convincing shareholders that it won't destroy value

The truth about tax

Calls for a tax raid on the wealthy are wide of the mark - only lowering taxes will rescue the economy

Don't lose your head

Unpredictable markets and economic uncertainty doesn't mean you need to sit on the sidelines - or take unnecessary risks to grow your wealth

On a mission

EDITOR'S LETTER: We're as committed as ever to making the markets a safer place for private investors

Departure, not death

Predictions about the death of equities are wide of the mark. In an era of inflation, they'll do much better than bonds

Muppet markets

Market reaction to Mario Draghi's latest press conference reminds me of a comical scene from Jim Henson's puppet creation

The American way

How could we stop people committing serious financial crimes? Punishing them properly when they're caught would be a good start