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Santander launches new fixed rate bonds
Santander kick starts the New Year with the launched of a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.55 per cent gross/AER, available in branch, by telephone and online.
Investor confidence in FTSE and in overseas markets for 2011
A client poll conducted by Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest online execution-only stockbroker, has found that the majority of investors (53%) have a bullish outlook for the FTSE in 2011, and are confident that the FTSE will rally - compared with the 44% of investors when asked at the beginning of last year (January 2010).
Barclays Wealth launches new structured deposit
Barclays Wealth has reissued its flagship structured deposit aimed at those seeking a compelling alternative to traditional deposit accounts.
6 Year Growth Deposit Bond from Legal & General
Legal & General has kicked off the New Year with the fifth plan in its series of structured deposit bonds.
Healthy returns from investing in wellbeing
Healthy living might just be a New Year fad for some but, according to Peter Kirkman, fund manager of the JPM Global Consumer Trends Fund, it presents a compelling long term investment theme.
Gibraltar - an attractive proposition for the hedge fund industry
1 January 2011 was a key milestone in Gibraltar’s fiscal history. On this date the new Income Tax Act came into effect and completed the territory’s 14 year transition from ‘tax haven’ to mainstream European financial services centre fully integrated into the EU.
Yorkshire fixed rate savings bond offers 4%
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new competitive three year bond - an exciting new product offering a four per cent fixed rate.
Bank of mum and dad make children’s savings a priority
As the Government ends contributions to children's savings via the Child Trust Fund scheme at the end of the 2010, new research from Halifax reveals that parents of school children continue to make saving for their future a priority.
2010 IPO fundraising up more than 500%
IPO fundraising on the London Stock Exchange rose by more than 500% in 2010, as 89 companies from across the globe raised over £10 billion through Initial Public Offerings ["IPOs"] on the Exchange's markets.
Sales of financial Christmas gifts surge
Alliance Trust Savings, one of the country's leading SIPP providers, has seen a rise in the number of people choosing to give their children financial gifts for Christmas this year.
TD customers bank oil in 2010
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "As 2010 draws to a close it is clear from our annual top ten that TD Waterhouse customers have chosen to focus on banking and resources stocks which have concurrently helped the FTSE draw ever closer to the elusive 6,000 mark.
Leeds fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4%
Leeds Building Society has launched new 3 and 5 Year fixed rate bonds paying up to 4.00% and 4.50% respectively, with interest paid annually or monthly. Unlike many of the fixed rate bonds currently on the market, Leeds allows customers access to 25% of the funds without notice or penalty at any time.
Northern Rock Ireland Direct Saver Fixed Rate Bond
Northern Rock Ireland has launched a new issue of its Direct Saver Fixed Rate Bond offering a fixed rate of 3,00% gross pa/AER (or 2.75% gross/2.78% AER monthly) fixed until 15 February 2012.
How to build an investment portfolio for 2011
As 2011 approaches, many people will be thinking about New Year resolutions to make next year better than the last. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, sees it as the perfect time to consider investing and gives his top tips on how to build your investment portfolio.
UK investors confidence returning to pre-crisis levels
The TD Waterhouse 6th annual Investor Confidence Index reveals cautious levels of optimism in the UK stock market not seen since 2006.