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Bond of the Week

RBS 5.1% 2020 bond recovers, but continues to offer relative value..............

Principality PIBS trade in the mid-sixties, offer over 10% running yield........

Places for People launches new ten-year index-linked issue..............

United Utilties; bonds or equities? We weigh up the pro's and cons......

The Monthly Banker

Jackson Wong takes a look at the European debt crisis....

The Fed commits to low rates going forward..............

A bond-friendly environment..................

Weak economic data in the major Western markets suggests low rates for some time to come...........

Model Portfolio

Year-end valuations...........

Model Portfolio valution steady, but individual bond prices show movement......

Model Portfolio valuation drifts lower....................

Bank bonds and non-investment grade bonds give back gains. We are overweight cash and look to make selective purchases...........