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Monday, 19 March 2007

Market trend for investments

Here are some comments from Marks Sattin's Divisional Manager for Investment Management and Insurance:

The current market trend for investments is unquestionably away from listed equity and into liability driven investments (debt) and property, although most commentators suggest that this may prove short lived and the trend in property will continue to be out of UK investments and into the higher yield investments offered by Eastern Europe and India.

Private equity fundraising is still moving apace, but a rise in interest rates may affect the cost of leverage which may be fewer investments, and after a rough time for hedge funds the predicted market volatility of the next few quarters may provide a much needed shot in the arm.

Getting into any buy side firm as an analyst is tough. I would look into what you have to offer in terms of experience and head down the most obvious route from there. Many analytical skills are transferable, but the depth of the skills is key.

Good luck with your search.
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