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Much homelessness need never occur in the first place. Long-term action by charities to address underlying problems such as substance misuse and child abuse helps to reduce the pool of people acutely vulnerable to housing breakdown. More targeted responses—giving advice on housing, for example, or working with groups at particular risk (such as prison leavers)—are relatively well evidenced, and could be extended and replicated.

Anti-money laundering investigations have become complex, global efforts that may involve funding for terrorist networks. Navigant Consulting devotes an issue of its IQ quarterly publication to exploring AML compliance technology, the state of AML enforcement in the UK and the impact of money laundering inquiries on financial institutions. Navigant also reviews white-collar crime in 2007 and what to expect in 2008

International investors are showing increased interest in UK residential property as they seek to widen their investment portfolios and asset class mix. A report from Knight Frank Residential Research explores this trend, taking a look at drivers of demand, regulations for cross-border investment and the outlook for 2008 and beyond.

Emerging market equities have become a dedicated asset class, and developing countries are now key contributors to world economic growth. This paper from Parametric explores some portfolio construction concepts that can help investors take advantage of emerging market opportunities to achieve superior long-term returns.

Last year's credit crunch evolved into a financial crisis that has investors searching for the right strategy to weather the storm. But rather than simply staying the course, Greycourt recommends in this paper that investors with well-balanced portfolios take advantage of the opportunities that a bull market offers.

The thought of ground trembling strikes fear in many people, but with the proper attention and preparation these concerns and the potential negative fi nancial impact to you and your assets can be lessened. If you own property in earthquake country, you are at risk for loss. However, good risk-management techniques, initiated prior to an event, such as proper planning and preparation can mitigate or remove many of the potential pitfalls.

A checklist which serves as a useful diagnostic tool for clients to use in evaluating their current aviation insurance program. Also maps the relative pros and cons of owned, chartered or fractional share ownership.

By thinking ahead and paying a long-term capital gain today, an investor can derive a net tax benefit in future years. This research brief from Parametric Portfolio Associates explores the tax-management strategy of realizing such gains in a portfolio of equities and quantifies how much this can add to after-tax performance. The authors evaluate the costs and benefits and consider the impact of fluctuating markets on this strategy.

As their personal wealth and educational levels have increased, women have sought a more equal and active role in family governance, philanthropy, and business and financial planning. This article from RayLign explores the changes that have empowered women and how those changing roles affect family leadership, decision-making and relationships.

Independent research by Altair Advisers finds that active investment management can provide persistent outperformance and protection in down markets, compared with passive management. However, patience and thorough, ongoing qualitative due diligence are prerequisites.