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Prudential highest climber in the TD Waterhouse top ten

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse Comments: "Life insurer Prudential was the highest climbing new entry in the TD Waterhouse top ten buys table this week - reaching fourth position (10%) following its highly publicised bid to buy AIG's Asian business AIA.

European markets close flat ahead of tomorrow's US jobs data

Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "Britain's leading share index closed down 6.05 points or 0.11 percent on Thursday as investors consolidated recent gains ahead of tomorrow's US jobs data.

Encouraging signs on ISA take-up

More than three-quarters of respondents to F&C Investments' latest Question of the Month survey are planning to make at least partial use of their Individual Savings Account allowance for 2009/10.

UK growth managers predict significant increase in M&A

Fund managers in the UK growth sector believe that global corporates will take advantage of the weak pound to fund acquisitions in 2010, according to Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest update of the sector published at fundsinsights.com.

New fixed rate ISAs launched

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched two new fixed rate ISAs this week. The two new accounts offer a choice of 1 and 5 year terms and rates of 3% and 5% Gross/AER, respectively.

Avoid the Easter ISA rush, ISA savers warned

The tax year end falling across Easter this year could cost savers billions, warn Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.

European Indices largely flat-negative - ADP eyed

Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "European share indices hovered around unchanged in early trade on Wednesday after Greece decided on extra austerity measures of 4.8 billion Euros to help meet its fiscal targets.

The winning formula for a FTSE 100 Chief Executive

New research by popular financial website Fool.co.uk reveals the vital statistics for the perfect FTSE 100 boss. Analysis of the ages, length of service and share price performances of FTSE 100 bosses shows:

New guaranteed investment products from Santander and A&L

From Thursday 4 March, Santander and Alliance & Leicester will be launching their latest range of guaranteed investment products for customers looking for the security of a capital guarantee as well as a minimum return if held for the full term.

Parents 'Savings Sap' fund stretched

The ‘lost generation' has been hit hard by the economic downturn as young adults have struggled to get jobs and make ends meet, so they are having to rely on their parents more than ever for support.

Get your 30% tax relief on limited life VCTs before the rules change

This tax year could be your last chance to invest in a limited life Venture Capital Trust and obtain the generous 30% tax relief available, warns Fair Investment Company.

Multi-manager cash positions at lowest level for over 18 months

The latest edition of Defaqto's free multi-manager guide shows the increasing confidence of multi-managers in the market, with cash positions being at their lowest levels for more than 18 months.

Fidelity Fund Manager highlights best sectors for inflationary environment

In the first of a series of stories, discussing investing in inflationary environments, Amit Lodha, Manager of the Fidelity Global Real Assets Fund, considers the sectors likely to perform best as Government stimulus gathers pace.

Join TQ Invest Premier Club and get extra £50 cashback

Time is running out for investors, as the ‘extra £50 cashback' offer marking the launch of the TQ Invest ‘Premier Club' is now just weeks away from closing.

Leeds 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA at 4.60% with 25% access

Leeds Building Society has launched a 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.60% tax-free. This high return is also combined with the flexibility of unlimited access to 25% of the amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty, and a minimum opening balance of only £1.