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IFA of the Year 2008

Too much caution can be a risk itself SPARE a thought for our IFAs this Christmas. As we head towards the end of an awful year, the impulse to put safety first must be powerful, writes James Fairweather.

Facing a perfect market storm, our IFAs have steered a steady course SOME of our competitors may be relieved that this year's competition is drawing to a close. They can certainly be forgiven for feeling sorry for themselves, competing over the most volatile period for some time. The FTSE 100 ended 2007 at 6,456.9

Early optimism that faded fast THE end is nigh – our IFA competitors are on the home straight. This year actually began with a certain amount of optimism, until stock markets around the world started to hit the buffers in mid January – coincidentally, the same week as this competi

Survival alone is worthy of much praise THIS time last year, stock market pundits were quite chirpy about prospects for 2008. But instead our contestants have had to contend with a collapse in the global financial system without precedent.

Epochal times in the markets have brought forth ground-breaking measures

Look to equity income funds and keep a weather eye on the European markets

Six months in, and no-one could have predicted current woes

Markets mayhem causes more than a little difficulty for IFAs

Caution is the key word in watching MacDonald money

Take stock of your investments and reap tax-efficient benefits

So, what's your number?

Unlocking added value

How to cheat death duties

A long-term view helps our IFAs to recover some lost ground

Signs the bear is finally hibernating

How our IFAs battled against global downturn in a bid to turn a profit

Taking a Sipp from a heady brew of choices

IFA of the Year competitors hoping for second-half revival

A long-term view is essential as portfolio positioning proves a tricky proposition

Build on initial strategy

Holding their nerve under intense fire

Staying calm while riding a rollercoaster

Ship a lot steadier in the water but not safe in port yet

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