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Strategic Bond Fund first anniversary
Leading fund manager Standard Life Investments, today celebrates the first anniversary of its £43m Strategic Bond Fund.
Cash ISA bonus of 0.5% gross launched by NatWest & RBS
NatWest and RBS are offering the opportunity for new and existing customers to earn a 0.5% gross bonus, fixed for 12 months, on their NatWest Cash ISA or RBS Instant Access ISA accounts. They can take advantage of this offer in two ways.
Latin America still offers opportunities
2010 could be the year where the smaller Latin American markets emerge from behind the shadow of their larger counterparts, according to F&C Emerging Equities fund manager Urban Larson.
British Assets Trust beats benchmark in last quarter of 2009
British Assets Trust has outperformed its benchmark in the three months to 31 December 2009, posting a net asset value total return of 5.4% compared with the 4.9% return from a composite of 75% FTSE All-Share Index and 25% FTSE World ex UK Index.
Ignis and Castle Hill form strategic partnership
Ignis Asset Management is delighted to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Castle Hill Asset Management.
76% will not invest in cash while base rate remains at 0.5%
While the Bank of England's decision to keep the base rate at 0.5% for the 11th consecutive month is unarguably the only realistic option, 76% of investors have had enough of dismal savings rates, saying they are not interested in investing in cash.
Vodafone benefits from smart decisions
This morning Vodafone announced third quarter results ahead of forecasts. The group now believes operating profit will be in the range of £11.4bn to £11.8bn for 2010. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.
Gartmore's Charlie Awdry adds to Chinese exporters
China's Year of the Tiger 2010 starts on a firm footing, with data released this week showing HSBC's purchasing managers' index rising to a new record high and export orders increasing at a "near-record" rate in January.
Stocks take a dive after Jobless Claims jump
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "European Indices fell over 2% on Thursday with investors continuing to turn more risk averse.
M&S Money launches ‘Flexi Cash ISA’ option
M&S Money is launching its new Flexi Cash ISA option on 9th February 2010, offering a variable rate of 2.65% AER/tax-free. This includes a bonus rate of 1.25% for 18 months from initial deposit.
Low interest rates prompt rush for risk assets
Financial advisers are predicting a significant return to the stock market in 2010, with almost three quarters (72 per cent) expecting an increase in the number of clients looking to invest in equities over the coming 12 months, according to new research commissioned by Prudential.
New fixed bond from the Coventry at 4.25%
The Coventry Building Society has launched a highly competitive fixed rate bond - 4.25% AER Fixed Bond to 31 August 2012.
Self-directed investors take advantage of market conditions
In contrast to recent ONS statistics which revealed private share ownership to be at an all time low - Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest execution-only retail broker, has seen trading volumes in stocks and shares increase, along with a rise in the number of new accounts opened, over the past two years.
Barclays Wealth Growthbuilder with 42% potential return
Barclays Wealth is launching a new product which offers investors who have a moderate view of future market growth a maximum return of 42% after six years.
JP Morgan Asian infrastructure fund raises $858.6 million
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced the closing of the JPMorgan Asian Infrastructure & Related Resources Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") with $858.6 million in capital commitments from a diversified range of investors, including institutional and high-net worth investors from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.