The Telegraph online

1 September 2010
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Experts tip six funds for rising income
by Ian Cowie

......  "It is not too late for cautious to medium risk savers to benefit from increasing returns on income and capital from high yield income unit trusts."  says Alan Steel.

The Scotsman

17 July 2010
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In low-interest era it might be time to go Dutch with savings
by Alan Steel

"This kind of fund is ideal for people in retirement looking for a decent income that rises year by year ......."

Scotland on Sunday

20 June 2010
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Hidden charges expose failures of FSA
by Alan Steel

"Look at the cost, which is coming out of your pocket, when buying financial products ....."

The Scotsman

19 June 2010
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Diverse investments make sense as firms' shares take a plunge
by Alan Steel

"It makes sense to invest in a diversified manner with investments managed by contrarian fund managers ....."

The Telegraph

5 June 2010
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£50,000 Fantasy fund manager game kicks off
by Staff Reporter

Alan Steel was asked for some suggestions for the Fantasy Fund Manager Game being run by The Telegraph.

ASAM

4 June 2010
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Letter from Linlithgow - June 2010
by Alan Steel

"Investors should not lose sight of the big picture," advises Alan Steel.

ASAM

3 June 2010
Article

Informing You - June 2010
by Steven Forbes

"Big is not always beautiful when it comes to shareholder value....."

Written for The Telegraph Fantasy Fund Management Competition

1 June 2010
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Fantasy Fund Management
by Alan Steel

"We believe the Commodity demand theme is intact and exploding middle classes in developing countries will increase demand for consumer services and products...."

Scotland on Sunday

30 May 2010
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How to make the most of £100,000
by Teresa Hunter

"Investors have to seek alternatives to cash " says Steve Wilson, Financial Consultant. 

The Scotsman

22 May 2010
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Leave the trackers behind and keep returns on course
by Alan Steel

"Be wise enough to recognise that trackers are flawed and be attracted instead to the skills of contrarian money managers..."

ASAM & The Herald

12 May 2010
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Informing You - May 2010
by Steven Forbes

"Anyone investing for the long term should never worry about short term fluctuations ......."

The Telegraph on-line

10 May 2010
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Can stock market rally last? Ask the man who predicted crash
by Ian Cowie

"Alan Steel expects two to three months of volatile up and down movements in stock markets .....

The Telegraph on-line

19 April 2010
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Trying to be Sensible
by Ian Cowie

Alan Steel said, “I’m turning a bit bearish but my caution is short term.”

ASAM

24 March 2010
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Informing You - March 2010
by Steven Forbes

Steven Forbes, Managing Director, comments on Alistair Darling's Budget....

The Telegraph

20 March 2010
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Advisers reveal the best homes for your spare cash
by Kara Gammell

"Steve Wilson, Financial Consultant, tips M&G Global Basics and Invesco Perpetual Distribution ......"

ASAM

18 February 2010
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Letter from Linlithgow - February 2010
by Alan Steel

"Being contrarian is never popular, and it’s uncomfortable for much of the time, but it works." 

The Daily Telegraph

19 December 2009
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What will next the 10 years hold for investors?
by Ian Cowie

Alan Steel says, "The biggest lesson investors should learn is the herd is always wrong."

ASAM

18 December 2009
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Informing You - December 2009
by Steven Forbes

"What a Year!"

The Scotsman

24 October 2009
Article

It's a rollercoaster ride but patience pays off in long term
by Alan Steel

"While it may be comfortable to run with the herd, it is usually heading the wrong way."

The Sunday Telegraph

30 August 2009
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The Bounce Back
by Paul Farrow

“We may get a wee correction in the autumn but I believe the rally will continue for the next 12 months,” says Alan Steel. 

ASAM

30 June 2009
Article

Informing You - June 2009
by Steven Forbes

"We believe investing in the stockmarket now, while it is at a low level, makes sense, but we are concerned that clients who would be best advised to invest into a pension are being prevented from doing so.... "

ASAM

16 April 2009
Article

Informing You - April 2009
by Steven Forbes

Steven Forbes, Managing Director, gives his Budget forecast.

ASAM

16 February 2009
Article

Informing You - February 2009
by Steven Forbes

"So where should anyone with large sums of cash on deposit look to achieve a better return?"

CA Magazine

1 January 2009
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Guarding your assets
by Robert Outram

Alan Steel answers questions on the current financial turmoil.

Independent

1 November 2008
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Is it time to give up on equities?
by James Daley

Alan Steel said, “The global boom is not over.”

Moneywise

21 July 2008
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Why are Britain’s biggest funds sinking?
by Sonia Speedy

Alan Adam, Financial Consultant, tells what the current markets mean for existing and new investors.

ASAM

14 July 2008
Article

Letter from Linlithgow - July 2008
by Alan Steel

"Never make investment decisions based on emotion."

Scotsman

29 March 2008
Article

You musn't stay in the harbour for long
by Alan Steel

“Value style investment managers right now are like bairns in a sweetie shop.”

Daily Telegraph

29 March 2008
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Family's fortunes could well depend on bearing the risk from the outset
by Nina Montagu-Smith

Alan Steel said, “With an income fund, you can get excellent performance as you are reinvesting the dividends.”

Sunday Telegraph

2 March 2008
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Ideal ISAs for nervous Investors
by Paul Farrow

Alan Steel suggests ISAs for cautious investors.

Scotland on Sunday

24 February 2008
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The perfect investment? Absolutely not.
by Alan Steel

“When very smart people in the investment industry invent products few people understand, don’t go there.”

Daily Telegraph

2 February 2008
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A double chance of rich rewards
by Kara Gammell

Steve Wilson, Financial Consultant, said “Yields from Income Funds look extremely attractive and the sector should bounce back in 2008.”

Daily Telegraph

30 January 2008
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ISA Ideas
by Ian Cowie

Alan Steel gives his ISA ideas for various classes of investor.

Scotland on Sunday

27 January 2008
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Shelter savings from the storms
by Teresa Hunter

Steve Wilson, Financial Consultant, said the crucial thing when going back into the market is to choose a well-run fund with a good track record.

Scotsman

20 December 2007
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Invesco knocks rival Fidelity off top spot
by Rosemary Gallagher

Alan Steel said, “There have been some difficulties with the analysts at Fidelity for the last couple of years.”

Daily Telegraph

1 September 2007
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Benefit from market turmoil and buy funds on the cheap
by Faith Archer

Alan Steel said, “The chances are it is a buying opportunity for those investors who don’t need their money tomorrow.”

Sunday Times

5 August 2007
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Where to bag a profit before Christmas
by David Budworth

Alan Steel said, “There has been a secret bull run in technology which most investors have ignored. I would expect the run to continue.”

ASAM

1 August 2007
Article

Informing You - August 2007
by Steven Forbes

"Act like an experienced flier and have a look at the "duty free" stockmarket trolley."

Daily Telegraph

21 July 2007
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How to make savings child’s play
by Myra Butterworth

Alan Steel said, “Invesco Perpetual Income funds have delivered with aplomb since launch 28 years ago.”

Scotsman

10 March 2007
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Proceed with caution and come out on top
by Ian Fraser

Alan Steel remains bullish on global equities despite the recent market jitters.

The Times

11 November 2006
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Fine-tuning a chorister’s finances
by Magnus Grimond

Alan Steel gives his advice.

Citywire Funds Insider

1 November 2006
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The Virgin index tracker proves that cheap and cheerful is not the way to gain access to the stockmarket. One to sell.
by Dylan Lobo

Adam Adam, Financial Consultant, said “By opting for a tracker, I believe it comes into the “if you buy cheap you buy dear in the long-term” camp.

Sunday Express

8 October 2006
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Fund managers fail to keep up with recovery
by Jenne Mannion

Alan Adam, Financial Consultant, says, “The 25 per cent of fund managers who can outperform the stockmarket tend to do so consistently, year in year out.”  

Daily Telegraph

3 October 2006
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Are you paying too much for your pension?
by John Greenwood and Teresa Hunter

Alan Steel believes that without guarantees many investors are best advised to move their funds elsewhere.

Scotland on Sunday

3 September 2006
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Before you invest, make sure you’re on the right track
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “The findings are bad news for those in funds that match or track the index.”

Scotsman

27 May 2006
Article

Global outlook cuts US deficit down to size
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “There are many reasons for economic optimism.”

Daily Telegraph

19 November 2005
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Funds in focus: Jury still out as revolving door at Credit Suisse swings round again.
by the editor

Alan Steel sees no reason to act in haste. 

Daily Telegraph

12 November 2005
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'Spears' are sharp enough to avoid pensioner poverty
by Faith Archer

Alan Steel said, “In an ideal world, what people would like for retirement is income which stands a chance of rising ahead of inflation, and capital which over three to five years will also rise ahead of inflation.”

Daily Telegraph

12 September 2005
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Why UK accounts can be best bet
by Helen Dunne

Alan Steel claims expatriates are enticed by the image of offshore accounts and sometimes may be better off buying UK based accounts.

Sunday Herald

21 August 2005
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There may be safety in numbers - but there is money in following a road less travelled.
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “Those so gloomy about this decade overlook the potential positive benefits of three emerging technologies.

ASAM

19 August 2005
Article

Letter from Linlithgow - August 2005
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “It seems sensible to back contrarian fund managers. And embrace unconventional thinkers.”

Daily Record

5 July 2005
Article

What do you know?
by Alan Steel

Everyone gets foxed by the mysteries of money, says Alan Steel, but if you remember the magic number, you’ll be able to find an investment that you can count on in later life.

Daily Telegraph

4 June 2005
Article

Make sure you keep passing Go in real life
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “Equity income trusts could well be the medium-risk, long-term answer for steady capital and income growth.”

Daily Telegraph

4 June 2005
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Cash clinic: Marriage could be the solution both for love and for money
by Tessa Thorniley

David Scott advises on the importance of getting married.

Scotland on Sunday

29 May 2005
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Contrarian fund managers keep well ahead of the herd
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel said, “So if you want stock market investments to out-perform, find contrarian fund managers and watch your investments grow contrary to the expectations of the crowd.”

ASAM

26 May 2005
Article

Letter from Linlithgow - May 2005
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel says, "So if you want stockmarket investments to out-perform, find contrarian fund managers."

Daily Record

24 May 2005
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Put your trust in Unit Trusts
by Alan Steel

“If you’re looking to maximise your income, these canny funds offer long-term benefits,” says Alan Steel

Daily Telegraph

2 October 2004
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How to build income from your savings
by Stephen Ellis

Alan Steel said, "There is a lot of correlation between this year and 1994 when there were also worries about interest rates, inflation, terrorists and oil."

Daily Telegraph

7 August 2004
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At last, is this the land of the rising fund?
by Ian Cowie

Alan Steel said, “They still produce world-class consumer goods. Even more important is the evidence of growing demand inside Japan for the first time in 15 years.”

Bloomberg Money

1 August 2004
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Bloomberg Money's Panel
by Alan Steel

Alan Steel comments on Jupiter, M&G and Schroder.

Daily Telegraph

10 July 2004
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Financial advice tops agenda for former news producer
by Harriet Meyer

Steven Forbes advises on the investment of a redundancy fund to supplement income.

Daily Telegraph

27 March 2004
Article

Door to tax shelter starts to swing shut
by Harriet Meyer

Alan Steel said, “If you are cautious, buy an income fund.”

Daily Telegraph

14 February 2004
Article

Beware the high-risk intruders
by Harriet Meyer

Alan Steel said, “If the fund managers believe we are in a new economic growth period and think that stockmarkets will rise, it is understandable they are buying junk bonds, which correlate more closely to equities.

Sunday Times

7 December 2003
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European shares make a comeback
by Alicia Wyllie

Alan Steel suggests the Artemis fund and also tops DWS European Opportunities, but his favourtie is Jupiter Emerging European Opportunities

BBC Radio 4

2 September 2002
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Where can you invest your money?
by Vincent Dougleby

Steven Forbes gives advice to listeners.

Money Marketing

11 April 2002
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Chain Reaction
by the editor

Alan Adam said, "Performance related charges are definitely a thing of the future."

Money Marketing

10 January 2002
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Season Tickets
by the editor

Alan Adam said,  "Splits have certainly been oversold by advisers, probably more than mis-sold."

The Herald

30 September 2000
Article

Big-time Managers Reap Rewards in Transfer Market
by Simon Bain

Alan Steel said, "Technology is a fast changing area."