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Average stakeholder CTF £1 higher than cash alternative
The value of the average stakeholder Child Trust Fund (CTF) has edged back past those of cash CTFs over the five years since the scheme was launched, according to the latest survey by Moneyfacts.
ISA transfers are not complicated, says Fair Investment’s Smith
As ISA investors start receiving their statements for 2009/10 and stare at disbelief at the measly interest they have received on their hard earned cash, Fair Investment Company's Julie Smith says savers need not put up with poor rates any longer and dispels the myth that ISA transfers are tricky.
Barclays pledge to keep best buy cash ISA deal available
As the key competition moves away from offering market leading cash ISA deals to new customers, Barclays pledges that it will continue to keep its Golden ISA - Issue 2 on sale to all customers at the best buy leading rate of 3.10% AER until the 1 June 2010.
Barclays Wealth launches new FTSE Returns Plan
Barclays Wealth has launched a new product for investors looking for an attractive return from market growth without putting their capital at risk.
Ignis Argonaut European Enhanced Income Fund
European equities boutique, Argonaut Capital, is delighted to announce that the Ignis Argonaut European Enhanced Income Fund is now open for investment.
Post Office launches new Growth Bond
The Post Office has announced the launch of Growth Bond Issue 12, offering one, two and three year terms and rates up to 4.10% AER, available with immediate effect.
Safety most important to investors
Safety is the most important element when considering investment options, according to the latest research from Fair Investment Company.
TD Waterhouse Top Ten - election special
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "This morning the UK woke up to its first hung parliament since 1974, with no party winning enough seats to secure an overall majority in government.
Essar Energy plc raises £1.3 billion
London Stock Exchange today welcomed Essar Energy plc (ticker: ESSR), one of India's leading private sector power and oil and gas companies, to its Main Market.
Legal & General Investments doubles retail unit trust sales
Legal & General Investments, the retail unit trust investment arm of Legal & General, has produced a record rise in sales in the first quarter of this year with more than £1 billion invested in retail funds.
Skipton 6 month fixed rate bond with monthly income option
Skipton International Limited is offering a six month bond paying 2.26%AER or 2.17% AER as a monthly income option.
Changing dynamics in domestic economy will fuel growth in Brazil
Will Landers, fund manager of top performing investment trust, BlackRock Latin American, believes that the huge growth in Brazil's middle class is changing the dynamics of the domestic economy.
Zeros set for resurgence as issuance picks up
This year could see a resurgence in the use of zero dividend preference shares (zeros or ZDPs), according to Peter Hewitt, manager of the F&C Progressive Growth fund.
Pocket money hotspots
Pocket money has not been a casualty of the credit crunch, and Glasgow takes top slot as the UK's pocket money hotspot.
Financial advisers letting down UK investors
Despite the stock market volatility of the last year leaving the majority of UK investors desperate for more advice and support from their financial adviser, for almost two thirds that advice has not been forthcoming, leaving them none the wiser as to the impact of the market turbulence on their investment performance.