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Markets are at a transitional stage but whether they move in an upward or downward direction over the next six months is still unclear, according to LV= European manager Richard Falle.

LV= Asset Management's Graham Ashby examines the remuneration of the UK's top executives and why becoming a footballer might be a better option.

Europe - a great way to access emerging markets

UK equity income managers are still forecasting dividend growth across the market this year, despite income behemoth BP suspending payouts until at least 2011.

LV= Asset Management (LVAM) is to launch a new portfolio within its multi-manager range.

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Graham Ashby has re-introduced Imperial Tobacco as one of the largest holdings in his £89.1m LV= UK Equity Income fund just three months after selling out of the stock.

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