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For the year ended 30 April 2017, Miton Global Opportunities net asset value per share rose to 248.7p (2016: 182.4p), a total return of 36.3% (2016: 0.4%). The share price ended on an all-time high of 242.3p (2016: 164.3p), a total return of 47.5%. The fund has outperformed a number of other comparators such as the All-Share Index, measured on a total return basis, which rose by 15.4% over the same period (2016: -5.7%), the MSCI World Index, which rose by...

The recent skyrocket in Bitcoin’s market value has caused there to be a great deal of speculation about how long lasting this success will be and whether it is just a matter of time before it sees a significant crash (as was the case on previous occasions). As Bitcoin is decentralised by nature, it is possible that it will perform differently than other currencies as it is not controlled by any company, government or a particular organisation. Bitcoin, the very...

The online gambling industry is huge. Currently, there are over 800 online casinos serving millions of players from all over the world. In most countries, online gambling is a legit business, operating under licenses and paying hefty taxes to the state. There are others where, although not explicitly banned, it's frowned upon, having a questionable legal status at best. Yet the need for online casinos is constant - people are finding ways to circumvent the bans to play their favorite...

If you’re in London over the summer months, there are countless great activities and events to get involved in for both the local Londoner as well as those just passing through, catering to every taste. Sports and racing There are numerous large-scale athletics competitions and races in London during the summer months, but undoubtedly the two most renowned are Wimbledon and Royal Ascot. While Royal Ascot, running from 20th to 24th June, is known as much for its exclusive reputation...

The image of a student flat littered with empty beer cans, pizza boxes, stained wallpaper and the odd rat, has been replaced with London’s luxury student accommodation. But why are so many students choosing to study in one of the most expensive cities in the world? With a range of high end studio flats and shared apartments, more graduate employers than the rest of the country, and a melting pot of culture, art and nightlife, London offers a more sophisticated...

If you’re thinking of expanding your business internationally, then you’re probably envisioning new opportunities for business growth, market share, and corporate profits. While this is an exciting proposition, it’s not easy to go from a national business to an international one. Expect to take on significant risks and meet with unusual challenges. Your global business will need a large and diverse talent pool to keep things running smoothly. Besides an able management team in your home country to coordinate things,...

Have you ever robbed a casino? No, nor have I. But after visiting the Heliot Steakhouse at The Hippodrome, I found the outstanding value enough to make most anyone feel like a member of the Rat Pack in Oceans 11. Quite honestly, I had my doubts about the restaurant before visiting. Although having heard nothing but praise, my partisan preconceptions of the place included an unsavoury concoction of Leicester Square, men in polyester suits vaunting their wealth while supping dry...

Gambling and investing have long been linked. For some, gambling on the financial markets is analogous to gambling on the roulette wheel, and while there are some obvious differences, the level of financial risk coupled with the uncertainty of each bet or trade poses a somewhat closer likeness than many would care to admit. While not always the wisest of strategies for long-term investment, gamblers are increasingly taking advantage of digital currencies like Bitcoin in their gambling, which can often...

  Regardless of what people do, it’s in the human nature to believe in signs and be superstitious about the things that surround them. Naturally, this concept didn’t pass by such a popular sphere as gambling. You’ve probably seen in the movies how sometimes characters blow on the dice in order to get the lucky combination? That’s just one case. Today, when someone expresses the will to play slot at an online casino, first, they consider the factors defining whether...