Trust benefits from the dental touch

Article Abstract:

The fund of funds approach has benefits for certain types of investor, according to Simon Peck, who is responsible for Deutsche Asset Management's Managed Portfolio Fund. He emphasizes that a fund of funds allows access to several different managers. He feels that his task is to ensure that the fund is allocated across the markets appropriately and that the right fund is in the right market. He believes that spreading investments across several underlying shares brings good diversity and control of risk.

Officials and employees, Investment companies, Interview, Peck, Simon

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Why not hire a car with a touch more style?

Article Abstract:

Some car hire companies offer high performance cars such as the BMW Z3 cabriolet or the Porsche Boxster. Hiring this type of car can be very expensive, but some more mainstream car hire companies may also have unusual cars available at quite reasonable prices. Budget, for example, has 'Specialty Vehicles,' including the Fiat Punto Cabriolet and the Ford Probe sports coupe. Most car hire companies can also supply 4x4 vehicles, which may be essential in countries with rugged terrain.

Automobile Rent & Lease, Passenger Car Rental and Leasing, Automotive Rentals, No Drivers, Services, Automobile lease and rental industry, Car leasing, Car rental

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Managing to stay on top, US-style

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Partners in UK law firms are becoming increasingly aware of the need to learn about and put into practice latest management techniques as they face greater competition for business. Some firms are now following the example of their US counterparts in appointing professional non-lawyer managers in areas such as marketing and human resources, but the real burden of effective management still rests with the individual partners.

Management, Law firms

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