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Sterling is cheap – but this might reflect the UK's poor growth prospects and the fact that the currency is riskier than others

Contagion is everywhere. Investors get infected by ideas in much the same way as people get infected by a virus

Investors have chance to carefully analyse funds following the introduction of value-for-money reports

Good platform service can make a big difference to your ability to invest

Very few platform users vote at company meetings, which is damaging shareholder democracy and corporate governance

Transferring into a pension with lower charges could boost your retirement income

To get the best rates on cash you need to search widely

Diversifying your portfolio across different assets can help to mitigate downside

Are you applying enough due care and attention when it comes to portfolio purchasing decisions?

UK equities have underperformed overseas ones for years. But there is a case for sticking with them