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RLAM converts property fund to PAIF structure
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has converted its Royal London Exempt Property Unit Trust (RLEPUT) to a Property Authorised Investment Fund (PAIF) structure in a move to attract a broader range of investors including multi managers and wealth managers.
Lloyds TSB launches 5.375 per cent corporate bond
Lloyds TSB has launched a fixed rate corporate bond, specifically for retail investors. The Lloyds TSB Bank plc bond is the first corporate bond for retail investors to be issued under Lloyds Banking Group. It will give individuals the opportunity to invest in a product which until recently was only accessible to institutional investors.
JP Morgan to launch Global Emerging Markets Income Trust
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced its intention to launch the first investment trust focused on dividend income and capital growth from global emerging market companies, the JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust.
Dozen best buy savings deals disappear
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest changes in the savings market.
PGGM allocates euros 75m to UK Shopping Centre Trust
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, have announced that PGGM, a leading Dutch pension fund and asset manager, has invested around euros 75m in Standard Life Investments UK Shopping Centre Trust following an agreement in December 2009.
Competitive savings bonds from NatWest and RBS
From Saturday 5 June 2010, a range of three new competitive savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.
Barclays Stockbrokers launches 4-4-2 price promotion
As the world turns its attention to this summer's 'Festival of Football' in South Africa, Barclays Stockbrokers is celebrating by kicking off its new "4-4-2 formation" trading price offer.
Santander and A&L issue new fixed rate savings bonds
This week Santander and Alliance & Leicester have launched a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.50 per cent gross/AER.
Barclays Wealth reissues Growthbuilder
Barclays Wealth has launched a new edition of its Growthbuilder which aims to deliver competitive rate of return in low growth market conditions.
Western brands benefiting from consumption in emerging markets
On the second anniversary of the JPM Global Consumer Trends Fund, Peter Kirkman, the fund's manager, says that its outperformance is largely due to three key themes that are revolutionising consumer spending globally, namely, demographics and urbanisation, health and wellness and aspirational trends.
Euro weakness a boon for Europe plc
The weakening euro is a major boon for the majority of Europe's top companies, says Barry Norris, manager of the £330m Ignis Argonaut European Alpha Fund.
Children's savings need to be improved
George Ladds, Head of Investment and Pension Research at Fair Investment Company sees the demise of the child trust fund as a positive step, calls for a "fair and transparent tax efficient environment" for people to invest for children and urges the Government to consider a children's ISA.
Top performing long lease property fund invests £155M
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, has completed on behalf of its top performing Long Lease Property Fund a series of acquisitions totalling £155m.
Skipton re-issues 6 and 12 month sterling offshore fixed rate bonds
Skipton International is offering a new opportunity to invest in their popular 6 and 12 month sterling offshore fixed rate bonds. Both products also offer monthly interest.
Skipton issues new 2 year fixed rate international bond
Skipton International is offering a further issue of its two year fixed rate international bond. The 2 year bond pays 3.10 gross AER, with interest payment on 30 June 2011 and again on maturity on 30 June 2012.