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Was it hopes disappointed, or simply more of the same? Or both? 2015 continued to be characterised by what is widely perceived as 'dull world growth', writes Cazenove Capital CIO Richard Jeffrey.

With the bears on a rampage, it is increasingly incumbent on those of us who regard ourselves as cautious optimists to get real about what could go wrong, writes David Stevenson.

As we fast approach Christmas, I want you to think about the suffering of investment contrarians.

The number of multi-asset fund launches has accelerated this year, following the introduction of pension freedoms, begging the question: how many vehicles in the burgeoning sector can thrive or even survive in the longer term?

Investment needs to be more 'fun'

I do not want to be awkward or deliberately contrarian but has anyone noticed US equities look expensive again?

Tick-list to assess our judgement of events.

There is an unsaid adage in fund management about 'grey hair' and 'scars', which means up and coming talent in the industry can be overlooked in favour of those with a decade or two of investment experience under their belt.

Centre of split-cap scandal

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a new genre of internet TV called the 'Top Ten list' programme.