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New online funds service launched in time for ISA season

Fair Investment Company has launched its brand new funds service enabling customers to take control of their own ISAs and investments and get discounts of up to 100% on initial charges.

Majority of over 50s unaware of cash ISA allowance

When it comes to saving 76% of people aged over 50 don't know how much their annual Cash ISA allowance is, according to research by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS).

Santander and A&L cash ISA paying 3.50%

This week, Santander and Alliance & Leicester have kick started the ISA season with the launch of its highly competitive Flexible ISA, a market leading variable rate Cash ISA paying a minimum guaranteed rate of 3.50 per cent AER for 1 year.

Nationwide launches new cash ISA range

Nationwide Building Society has launched its new Champion ISA paying up to 2.50% gross p.a./AER variable and e-ISA paying 2.75% gross p.a./AER variable, as well as the launch of a number of new Fixed Rate ISAs.

Santander takes pole position with best buy 3.50% Cash ISA

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk reviews the new Cash ISA launched by Santander. The new Santander Flexible ISA offers a triple whammy for savers with a best buy rate, a guaranteed minimum rate plus the flexibility of unlimited penalty free instant access.

Legal & General launches two absolute return funds

Legal & General has launched two new absolute return products, the UK Absolute Fund, managed by Robert Churchlow and the European Absolute Fund, managed by Gavin Launder.

Savers not geared up for change in ISA limits this April

Thousands of consumers could potentially lose out on their tax free allowance from the start of the new tax year.

Dutch investors to benefit Standard Life Investments' expertise

Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that it will be making its Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV fund range available to Dutch investors with immediate effect after receiving public distribution status from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AGM).

Parents urged to make use of Child Trust Fund allowance

Parents are wasting £63 million in tax breaks by not making full use of their children's Child Trust Fund (CTF) allowance this year, according to research from Unbiased.co.uk.

The cost of raising a child tops £200,000

For the first time, parents are likely to have to shell out more than £201,000 on raising a child from birth to the age of 21, according to a survey from LV=. This equates to £9,610 a year, £800 a month or £26 a day.

London Stock Exchange welcomes Euroclear tariff changes

The London Stock Exchange welcomes Euroclear UK & Ireland's (EUI) decision to remove the gross charge for the netting of London Stock Exchange trades.

M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund delivers top decile performance

The M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund celebrates its first year with top decile performance, thanks to the stock selection of its co-managers Michael Godfrey and Matthew Vaight.

Morningstar upgrades Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund to Elite

Morningstar has upgraded its qualitative rating for the Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund from Superior to Elite.

First State Global Listed Infrastructure

Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for long-term capital growth with the potential for inflation protected income could benefit from the First State Global Listed Infrastructure fund.

Brits not yet planning for new ISA limits

People across Britain are not yet planning for the changes to ISA entitlements from April this year and risk missing out on tax-free returns, according to new research from NS&I's Savings Survey.