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Zurich launches new offshore bond
Zurich has launched a new International Portfolio Bond (IPB), aimed at high net worth UK residents. Produced and underwritten by Zurich's Irish business, IPB is an offshore investment proposition that allows customers to benefit from greater investment flexibility this proposition provides, compared to onshore investment bonds.
Barclays Wealth launches five-year fixed rate bond
Barclays Wealth is launching a five-year Fixed Rate Bond for investors seeking to lock-in a high level of income without putting their original capital at risk.
New Guaranteed Equity Bond from NS&I
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is to launch a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) on 21 April 2009. This will offer a gross return that matches any growth in the FTSE 100 index over a 5-year term, up to a maximum of 35%, without any risk to investors' capital.
Nationwide offers ninth issue of Legal & General's Capital GEB
With effect from Monday 20 April 2009 Nationwide is offering a new Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
AXA launches new International Portfolio Bond
AXA has launched a new International Portfolio Bond from its offices in Dublin, marking the start of the expansion programme that was announced in 2008.
Advisers consider using offshore bonds
In a recent survey six out of ten advisers (59.5%) said that they had either recommended offshore bonds over the past year, or would consider doing so in coming months.
Standard Life Investments bond funds shine at Lipper Awards
The performance of leading global investor, Standard Life Investments' bond range has been recognised by winning two prestigious Lipper Fund Awards.
Investors turn to bonds as confidence nosedives
Confidence in nine out of ten major investment sectors including UK equities, Emerging Markets, Cash and Commodities has plummeted dramatically, according to the latest Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
The name is Bond, Corporate Bond
Historically high levels of investment grade corporate credit spreads are boosting the yield from corporate bond funds to a recession-beating range of 5 per cent to 8 per cent, according to wealth manager HFM Columbus.
Nationwide offers new issue of Legal & General’s GEB
With effect from Monday 16 February 2009, Nationwide is offering a new Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Luis eyes "once in a lifetime" yield opportunities in 2009
After a torrid year for credit markets, marked by severe illiquidity and record levels of volatility, Fatima Luis, manager of the F&C Strategic Bond Fund, remains cautious over the medium term while anticipating a turning point during the latter part of 2009.
L&G extends limited offer on allocation terms for Portfolio Bond
Legal & General has extended its current limited offer terms of up to 1.5% extra allocation for Portfolio Bond - Standard Charging Option, on the Cofunds platform, to run until 16 January 2009.
Corporate bonds tipped to be a rewarding asset class
Corporate bonds are likely to be a rewarding asset class in 2009, according to wealth manager HFM Columbus.
Government-backed bank debt a new class of bonds
Despite billions of pounds of new government-backed bank bonds entering fixed income markets, Ian Spreadbury, portfolio manager of Fidelity International's Sterling Bond Fund, says he still backs corporate bonds to provide long-term investors with better value.
Income investors should look at corporate bonds, says Fidelity
As interest rates tumble to 50 year lows and UK banks suspend cash divided payments, the sources of income for investors are dwindling fast. Fidelity International argues that corporate bonds, a market currently yielding nearly 9%, provides an attractive alternative.