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Don't carp at GARP, says F&C's Longden
2009 will go down as a good year for continental European smaller company share prices, according to F&C's Crispin Longden, Head of Continental European Small Cap Equities.
India growth story to continue in 2010
India's economy is expected to grow by at least 7.5% in the next financial year (to March 2011), whilst it is widely expected that interest rates will go up modestly in 2010 with GDP growth showing a robust recovery.
Prudential launches new risk-rated multi-asset funds
Prudential is launching five new actively-managed risk-rated multi-asset funds designed to help advisers to focus on client management through an extension of its partnership with independent investment specialist Old Broad Street Research (OBSR).
Zurich Equity Linked Growth Account launched
Available immediately, the Zurich Equity Linked Growth Account runs for five years. It offers intermediaries and their clients the potential to earn 80% of any growth of the FTSE 100 index whilst protecting clients' original capital investment.
Retail investors cash in on initial Cadbury’s hike
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Unsurprisingly Cadbury entered this week's top ten - becoming the second highest sell - after finally agreeing to a takeover deal with US food giant Kraft (subject to shareholder approval).
ISA benefit barely worth the bother for basic rate taxpayers
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the returns that tax free savings currently offer compared with standard savings products.
Post Office launches new Growth Bond and Fixed Rate Cash ISA
The Post Office has launched two new competitive savings products to cater for the varying needs of today's savers.
European markets sell off on China growth fears
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets sold off on Wednesday with investors looking to move money out of their riskier holdings on concerns that slowing China growth may stunt the global economic recovery.
Inflation increase is a kick in the teeth for savers
Today's announcement by the Bank of England on the biggest increase in inflation since records began spells bad news for savers with only a handful of savings products now paying high enough interest to offset the effects of inflation.
Standard Life chosen as Fixed Income preferred provider
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that it has been chosen by Moventum as its preferred provider for Fixed Income in Germany.
Cater Allen launch new income structured product
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, launched its first new structured product of 2010. The bank is starting the decade with the introduction of a five year FTSE 100 linked plan that offers the potential for an income paid in each of the five years of the term, offering a return equivalent to 6.5 per cent of the initial investment per annum gross).
European markets gain in low volumes - US earnings eyed
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European Indices gained almost 1% on Monday to start the week well and recover some of last week's losses largely on bargain hunting.
A delay of 10 years could half your savings pot at age 65
With Christmas out of the way for another year, there's time for people to turn their attention to saving again - not just for next Christmas, but also for the longer term.
European markets gain on Martin Luther King Day
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets started the week in positive fashion with investors using sharp losses on Friday to cherry pick some of the badly beaten equities.
Invesco Perpetual launches Tactical Bond Fund
Invesco Perpetual have announced the launch of a new fund, the Invesco Perpetual Tactical Bond Fund, which aims to maximise total return primarily though a flexible allocation to fixed interest securities and cash.