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Banks to cut cash ISA transfer times
The maximum time taken to transfer cash ISAs between providers is to be cut from 23 to 15 working days following a review of the transfer process carried out by the industry.
OFT secures improvements for cash ISA customers
The OFT announced greater transparency over interest rates and a significant reduction in the time it should take to transfer between cash ISA providers, following agreements with the industry.
HSBC’S Global Macro Fund celebrates third anniversary
The HSBC GIF Global Macro Fund this month celebrates its three-year anniversary by reaching more than US$660m (€536.6m) in assets under management while delivering consistent performance since launch.
Investors have confidence in emerging markets
Investors remain confident in the performance of emerging markets for the remainder of 2010 according to recent research from Barclays Stockbrokers.
Barratt launches first ever payroll ISA
Barratt, the biggest house builder by volume in Britain, has selected Legal & General to provide the UK's first Company ISA (CISA) plan for employees, the Barratt ISA.
Cater Allen 200 per cent structured product
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, has launched a new structured product; the ‘Capital Guaranteed Enhanced Growth Plan 1'.
Barclays Wealth AKO kicks-out early
The early exit feature of Barclays Wealth's Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out (AKO) has been activated, delivering its return of 11% for its AKO 100 option and 6.25% for its AKO 80 option after just one year.
New Protected Equity Bond offered by Nationwide
A new six-year Protected Equity Bond has been launched by Nationwide Building Society. The new Bond - available as both deposit and ISA options - pays a minimum 9% gross return (1.44% AER), plus potential for further stock market linked growth at the end of six years.
Fund in Focus - First State Greater China Growth
Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking to achieve a long-term return through exposure to China, could benefit from the First State Greater China Growth fund.
Offer period to commence for new open-ended UK property fund
F&C is set to launch a new open-ended UK property fund, managed by F&C REIT, the specialist asset manager founded in 2008 through the merger of REIT Asset Management and F&C Property Asset Management.
Latin America - The strength of the consumer
The Gartmore SICAV Latin America Fund is ranked in the top quartile in its sector year-to-date. Chris Palmer, Gartmore's Head of Global Emerging Markets, reports on the strength of the consumer which has been driving Latin American markets strongly during 2010.
Pensions - a good alternative to CTFs
Following the coalition Government's decision to stop Child Trust Fund accounts being opened from January 2011, Shelagh Hamer, pension specialist at NFU Mutual, explains why pensions could be a good alternative for investing in a child's future.
Oil companies and banks drive trading
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Energy companies and banks continued to dominate trading this week as the FTSE100 rallied in the run-up to the Budget before sinking on Tuesday, dragged lower by oil giant BP and weaker commodity prices.
Investment opportunities in South Africa
With the eyes of the world firmly focused on South Africa, Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest online execution-only stockbroker, takes a look at opportunities that exist in the Rainbow Nation.
Latin American dominate World Cup and investment opportunities
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has highlighted that not only are Latin American countries dominating the World Cup, they are also offering compelling investment opportunities.