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SWIP adds to property portfolio
SWIP, on behalf of Scottish Widows Unit Fund (SWUF Ltd), have announced the purchase of Longwood Road Retail Park, Newtownabbey near Belfast, from Corbo Properties for £48m. The net initial yield is 6.2%.
Banks attract investor interest as FTSE climbs
Banks account for half of total top ten trades and resources make up half of sellsDarren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "The banking sector proved popular with TD customers this week, with banking stocks accounting for 52% of the top ten buys.
Rise in ISA subscription amounts is 'no big surprise'
George Ladds, head of investment and pension research at Fair Investment Company comments on HMRC figures that the amount of money being put into cash ISAs in 2009/10 is up 7% and stocks and shares ISAs up 29% on 2008/09.
Northern Rock launches new branch-based Easy ISA
Northern Rock is launching a new variable rate cash ISA, offering a competitive tax-free* interest rate from a minimum deposit of just £1.
Northern Rock launches new fixed rate bond issue
Northern Rock is launching a new issue of its fixed rate bond, offering a competitive level of interest rate with a minimum deposit of just £1. The account, which offers 2.70% gross*/AER** pa over one year, is available through Northern Rock branches or by post.
Northern Rock launches new one-year 2.85% cash ISA issue
Following the popularity of Northern Rock’s market-leading Cash ISA Breaker (Issue 2), in July this year, the bank has now launched a new issue of the one-year Fixed Rate Cash ISA, specifically designed for those who want to use their individual tax-free* savings allowance for the first time.
Sainsbury's fixed rate savings bonds offer 2.8% and 3.55%
Sainsbury's Finance has launched two new fixed rate savings bonds. The first is a one year bond paying a guaranteed 2.8% AER gross interest. The other is a two year bond paying 3.55%. Investors can deposit between £5,000 and £50,000 into either bond, and both can be opened online or by telephone.
MENA fund managers turn positive on financials
Despite a lack of consensus among fund managers on whether the worst is over for the sector, financials bounced back strongly in the MENA region, according to the latest sector update published by Standard & Poor's Fund Services.
The Nottingham launches 2 year savings bond paying 3.75%
With effect from 26th August 2010 The Nottingham has launched a new Fixed Rate 3.75% savings bond with a fixed end date of 2nd September 2012.
Resources stocks back in demand with retail investors
BP is most-bought stock as resources sector accounts for 58% of the TD Waterhouse top ten buys.
Diageo's global exposure shows strength while profits drop
Nick Raynor, investment advisor at The Share Centre, explains why the world's biggest drinks makers are listed as a ‘hold' for investors.
Sales soar at Standard Life Investments
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments has seen appetite for its retail products soar with investors committing £1.46bn gross (£713m net) into its range of mutual funds during the first six months of 2010.
Striking lucky in Greenland proves good news for Cairn Energy
Cairn Energy and Premier Oil are The Share Centre preferred pick in the oil and gas producers sector.
New Protected Equity Bond offered by Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society is launching a new six-year Protected Equity Bond, as well as new one and three year Combination Savings Bonds.
S&P International Preferred Stock Index
Standard & Poor's, the world's leading index provider, has announced the launch of the S&P International Preferred Stock Index, the first index dedicated to providing investors with exposure to preferred stock in developed European and Asian markets.