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Savers expect interest rates to rise
Figures from Santander Savings' latest quarterly savings barometer - Savings Snap Shot - reveal that seven in 10 (68 per cent) of Britons are expecting the Bank of England base rate to increase over the next twelve months. In fact, 11 per cent people predict an increase from the current rate of 0.5 per cent up to 2 per cent or higher.
Wolseley to reinstate dividends at interim stage next year
Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains why Wolseley is a ‘hold' for investors, despite a proposed dividend return and an upbeat year end.
Pension schemes increase allocation to hedge funds
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has established that on average UK institutional investors are currently allocating 28% of their portfolios to alternative assets, an increase from 21% three years earlier.
Brits without internet missing out on the best rates
The four million Britons who don't have internet access are missing out on the best rates for financial products, according to an investigation by Which?
Northern Rock launches new fixed rate e-bond
Northern Rock has launched a new e-bond account, providing a competitive interest rate for those savers who wish to operate their account online.
HSBC launches hedged sterling share class
HSBC Global Asset Management has launched hedged sterling share classes for the HSBC GIF European Equity Alpha and HSBC GIF Global Emerging Markets Equity Alpha Funds, allowing sterling investors to avoid associated currency risk.
Family Investments named Best Child Trust Fund Provider 2010
Family Investments, the nation's largest Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, last week won the Best Child Trust Fund Provider category at the 2010 Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts awards.
TD Waterhouse customers target resources stocks
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD Waterhouse customers focused heavily on the resources sector in the week ended Tuesday 21 September, with energy and mining companies taking up seven places on both the top ten buys and sells tables. Overall trading of resources stocks was up 78% from the previous week, with buys outnumbering sells by a ratio of 3 : 2.
Northern Rock offers new fixed rate cash ISAs
Northern Rock is launching three new issues of its fixed rate cash ISA, offering competitive tax-free interest rates coupled with low access charges.
US double-dip unlikely, say Fidelity Portfolio Managers
Despite market fears that the US - and, indeed, most other major western economies - will experience a double-dip, US portfolio managers at Fidelity Investment Managers believe the probability of another recession is low.
Halifax best buy cash ISA paying 2.80%
Halifax has announced the launch of a new 2.80% (variable) tax free Cash ISA Direct Reward available to both new and existing customers.
Good environment for corporate bonds
UK fixed income fund managers are finding a slow growth/low inflation environment positive for corporate bonds, according to Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest review of the sector.
Investing in tobacco can be harmful to your portfolio’s health
Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains why Imperial Tobacco is a ‘sell' for investors, despite being on track to meet 2010 targets.
Brazil in investment sweet spot amid countdown to election
The Brazilian markets' remarkably calm behaviour leading up to the October Presidential election demonstrates the success of the political and economic improvements over the past decade and strengthens the investment case for this country, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.
Stroud & Swindon fixed rate savings bond at 3.70%
Stroud & Swindon have launched a new best buy fixed rate bond at 3.70% AER/Gross p.a. fixed to 31st December 2012.