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In the third instalment of our revamped online video, we look at the closed-life fund sector and debate bank charges. Plus the usual markets and stock-picking contributions from our experts
February 23, 2012

In the third instalment of our revamped online video, we look at closed-life funds. Graham Kettleborough of closed-life specialist Chesnara talks about prospects for the sector in the light of recent merger and acquisition activity involving one of its biggest players.

In his regular analysis of the UK stock market, Simon Thompson sees the formation of an ominously bearish 'dead cross' pattern on the FTSE100's chart - and finds the history books scarcely any more comforting.

'Mr Bearbull' dabbles in market psychology, and wonders out loud whether belief or disbelief will triumph.

And in our Market Talk debate, IC online editor Jonathan Eley argues that if banks are serving their shareholders well, it's not at the expense of customers. Phil Jones, of Which?, begs to differ.

Plus the results of last week's hedge fund poll and more viewer feedback.