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  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    The threat of hyperinflation in Europe

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 22 May 2013, 12:35PM  8 comments

    Hyperinflation rarely happens in ‘coherent and cohesive’ societies says GMO’s James Montier. Unfortunately, Europe is neither of those things.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    The student 'loans' that will never be repaid

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 21 May 2013, 10:14AM  15 comments

    The absurdity of the student loans system means that even relatively well-paid graduates won't be able to pay off the full amount over their working lives - leaving the taxpayer to pick up the tab.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    What Americans can teach Europeans about fund fees

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 20 May 2013, 11:56AM  6 comments

    When it comes to paying over the odds for an actively managed fund, Americans have learned their lessons. Now it's time for us to follow suit.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    Value – it’s all about perception

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 14 May 2013, 04:05PM  3 comments

    Gary Channon of Pheonix Asset Management believes that value investing is the art of ‘arbitraging the difference between perception and reality’. But sometimes, he says, perception can change reality.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    Trend following is alive and well

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 14 May 2013, 03:53PM  4 comments

    Many trend-following investors conveniently blame central-bank intervention for underperforming the markets. But not Winton Capital's David Harding.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    Should you dump equities?

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 14 May 2013, 10:05AM  31 comments

    At present, there is a distinct lack of high-quality income earners to buy at reasonable prices. According to recent research, that should send alarm bells ringing.

  • Merryn Somerset-Webb

    Parents should have a real choice of school for their children

    Merryn Somerset Webb, 09 May 2013, 10:31AM  47 comments

    Why not give parents ‘education vouchers’ and let them send their children to whatever school they please, asks Merryn Somerset Webb.

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