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UK equity recovery fund 1st anniversary
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments this week (6 March 2010) celebrates the 1st anniversary of its UK Equity Recovery Fund which has returned 105.2% to investors since launch - beating the sector average by over 54.35%.
New fixed rate savings bonds from Santander and A&L
From Tuesday 2 March, Santander and Alliance & Leicester are launching a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.75 per cent gross/AER.
Investment in stocks and shares ISAs set to impress
Legal & General, one of the UK's largest stocks and shares ISA providers, anticipates the run up to the end of the 2009/2010 tax year is likely to show a marked return to stocks and shares ISA investment by individual savers.
Morningstar downgrades Schroder UK Equity Acc fund
Morningstar has downgraded its qualitative rating for the Schroder UK Equity Acc fund from Superior to Standard.
Chasing yield is suicide, says M&G fund manager
Chasing dividend yield can be "suicide" for investors, says Stuart Rhodes, manager of the M&G Global Dividend Fund, which has delivered top decile returns since launch in the IMA Global Growth sector.
New protected equity bond offered by Nationwide
From today, Monday 1 March 2010, Nationwide Building Society offers the Protected Equity Bond - a deposit-based plan which offers returns linked to the performance of some of the world's leading stock market indices.
$35.5bn deal for AIA sparks 11% fall in Prudential shares
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European Indices gained between 0.5% and 1% in early trade on Monday after strength in commodities on production suspensions from the massive earthquake in Chile helped to push the heavyweight miners higher.
Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust acquisition
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced on behalf of the Standard Life Investments' Property Income Trust (SLIPIT) the completion of its acquisition of a logistics warehouse located at Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, for £14.06m.
JPMAM announces intention to launch Brazil Investment Trust
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, the largest manager of investment trusts in the UK, has announced its intention to launch an investment trust focused on investment in Brazil, to be named the JPMorgan Brazil Investment Trust.
Cautious investors look to multi asset sector
Multi asset funds are becoming a popular investment choice in 2010 with cautious investors who are seeking greater diversification in their portfolios and a return above cash and inflation.
Abbey International scoops international banking award
Abbey International is currently celebrating twice over having won the coveted Best International Bank award in this year’s Investment International Finance Awards and this week secured a “Best Buy” listing for its popular 18 month fixed rate deposit currently paying 3.57% AER with Moneyfacts.
Santander extends eligibility for Zero Current Account
Santander is extending the eligibility on the UK's first fee-free current account. From 8 March 2010, the Santander Zero Current Account will be available to customers who hold a Santander investment product or open one, in addition to the current eligibility of mortgage customers.
Second homes market recovers and hits record levels
The number of second homes in England rose by 2.6% in 2009 following a contraction in 2008 of -0.4%, according to research by Knight Frank.
National Counties launches 45 Day Notice Cash ISA
On Monday 1st March, National Counties Building Society will launch its 1st Issue 45 Day Notice Cash ISA, in readiness for the start of the new tax year after Easter on Tuesday 6 April.
Dividend-paying small caps challenge conventional perceptions
Another micro-cap company announced an increase in its dividend this week, adding to the list of smaller companies going against conventional perceptions and providing income to their investors.