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Barclays Stockbrokers emerging market Autocall Accelerator

Barclays Stockbrokers, UK online execution-only retail broker, has launched a new structured product - the Emerging Markets Autocall Accelerator issued by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (‘RBS'). The product is available exclusively to Barclays Stockbrokers clients until 15 November 2010.

Savers still facing rate shocks

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the current state of the savings market and the rate shocks that some consumers are still coming to terms with.

M&G Investments global Multi Asset Income Fund

M&G Investments is launching a global multi-asset fund that aims to deliver a high and rising income, as well as offering the potential for capital growth over the longer term.

New competitive savings bonds from NatWest and RBS

From Saturday 6 November 2010, a new range of savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.

Coventry launches further Poppy Bond

Coventry Building Society has launched a short term Poppy Bond which will pay a highly competitive fixed rate of 3.11% (AER/gross pa) until 31 December 2011.

Post Office Reward Saver and Growth Bond rates increased

The Post Office has increased the interest rates for its Reward Saver account to 2.75% AER variable, making it a Best Buy. This rate includes a 1.00% AER bonus for the first 12 months.

Nationwide increases rate on fixed rate ISA and bonds

Nationwide Building Society is increasing the rates on its one-year Fixed Rate Bond, e-Bond, Tracker Bond and Tracker e-Bond, and Fixed Rate ISA by up to 0.25%.

TD Waterhouse customers desire oil

Oil explorers and banks remain popular as markets brace themselves ahead of FED decision.

Standard Life Investments makes substantial acquisition

Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced, on behalf of its UK Property Fund, the £13.8m acquisition of Rockingham Street Car Park, Sheffield, UK.

Do you buy Fairtrade? Why not consider ethical investment

Most people recycle their rubbish, the majority would avoid buying products that are tested on animals, or clothes produced in a sweat shop, while companies like Fairtrade, Ecover and Neal's Yard have made it easy for consumers to make ethical and green choices in their everyday lives.

S&P Fund Services assigns rating to Dominion Chic Fund

Standard & Poor's Fund Services announced that it has assigned an A fund management rating to the Dominion Chic Fund.

AZ Electronic Materials raises £383 million

The London Stock Exchange today welcomed AZ Electronic Materials ("AZ"), a leading global producer and supplier of high quality, high-purity specialty chemical materials, to its Main Market.

Investors to get to the core of the matter

The latest investor research conducted by J.P. Morgan Asset Management has found that more than one in ten (12%) investors never review their investment portfolios and a further quarter (24%) of investors say they only review their investments on an ad hoc basis ‘when they get around to it'.

Scots invest 53% more than UK average

Scots invest 53 per cent more than the UK average, according to the latest research from Fair Investment Company.

Aviva maintains momentum to deliver strong results

As Aviva delivers its latest quarterly results to the market, Nick Raynor, investment advisor at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.