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Saving for children crucial
The Children's Mutual is reassuring the five million families whose children hold Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts that they will be able to continue saving for their children into CTFs and it is urging them to make the most of the tax-free investment growth of the scheme.
Parents undaunted by curtailment of Child Trust Fund
New research commissioned by leading children's investment provider F&C Investments in advance of National Family Week (31 May-6 June) has indicated that 70% of parents of under-8s would continue to save for them even if the Child Trust Fund (CTF) was abolished entirely.
Shoes or stocks?
Would you rather spend your money on shoes or stocks? Whether you are a spender or a saver, it's essential to know if you are striking the right balance between indulging on a whim and putting away money for the future.
F&C - Multi Manager Team profits from volatility hedge
F&C's Multi Manager team exited their position in the BNP Vol Edge Fund last week, taking advantage of market volatility in the wake of the sovereign debt crisis and UK election results.
F&C - Don’t overestimate impact of UK election
With the shape of the new Government now known, the UK faces headwinds from £6bn of budget cuts to be announced as early as next week, with the prospect of much more to follow. Added to this is the threat to individual investors of a big hike in the rate of capital gains tax.
British Assets Trust outperforms benchmark in first half
British Assets Trust is a globally diversified investment trust managed by Julie Dent at F&C Investments in Edinburgh.
Buys outnumber sells as Falklands find buoys oil explorers
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Buys continued to outnumber sells in the week ended Tuesday (18th May), with Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) leading the charge on oil exploration and production stocks and Man Group (EMG) also proving popular among TD Waterhouse customers following the announcement of its acquisition of GLG Partners.
S&P launches International Corporate Bond Index
Standard & Poor's has announced the launch of the S&P International Corporate Bond Index, an investable index of public investment grade corporate bonds issued by non-U.S. issuers.
HSBC’s Brazil Equity Fund launches on Hansard platforms
HSBC's Brazil Equity Fund is to be made available to new and existing clients of Hansard International Limited and Hansard Europe Limited, via its unit-linked range of internal funds, from 21st May 2010.
Zurich UK Life Trustee Investment Plan with flexible options
Zurich UK Life has announced enhancements to its Trustee Investment Plan (TIP). The TIP enables trustees of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) or occupational schemes to invest into Zurich's wide range of competitively priced pension funds.
Legal & General 6 year growth deposit bond
Legal & General has launched a 6 year Structured Deposit Bond designed to give investors a minimum return of 12% plus their original capital at the end of the fixed term.
FSA issues warning on boiler room scam
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is contacting more than 38,000 people across the UK to warn them that they could be the target of share fraud after it recovered a master list used by boiler room fraudsters.
Gartmore UK Absolute Return Fund celebrates milestone
The Gartmore UK Absolute Return Fund, managed by Ben Wallace and Luke Newman, successfully reached its first major milestone, celebrating its first anniversary with a 10% return on 30 April.
Barclays Wealth reissues Emerging Markets Optimiser
Barclays Wealth has reissued its popular Emerging Markets Optimiser for investors looking for exposure to developing economies without the risks usually associated with this highly volatile sector.
New savings accounts paying 5% launched this week
The new CPI figure of 3.7% for April, released this morning means that savers are still having a tough time and need to find an account paying 4.625% (basic tax payer) to maintain the spending power of their cash.