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HSBC Openfunds top quartile performance and S&P A rating
The HSBC Open Global Return and HSBC Open Global Distribution funds have celebrated their third year anniversaries by achieving top quartile performance since inception and by being awarded A ratings from Standard & Poor's Fund Services.
HSBC lists first ETFs on Continent
HSBC has listed its first ETFs in Continental Europe and added to its ETF range.
Cheeseman buys Neptune European Opportunities
F&C's Multi-Manager Team have sold out of Ignis Argonaut European Income Fund and established new positions in Neptune European Opportunities fund within the F&C Lifestyle Balanced and F&C Lifestyle Growth portfolios.
Trustee PensionsConnection launched
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has launched Trustee PensionsConnection, a new service specifically designed to help pension scheme trustees meet the demands of running their scheme on behalf of millions of people saving for retirement.
JPMAM - The Great Call of China
A primary issue for China over the next few years will be to rebalance its economy away from public investment and more towards private consumption, according to Pinakin Patel, Client Portfolio Manager of Asian Equities at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
FTSE finishes lower in choppy session as Darling fails to shock
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "The FTSE 100 finished the day in negative territory for a third straight day after the Pre Budget Report failed to shock and investors moved their focus towards tomorrows MPC rate announcement.
Advisers most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010
Advisers are most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010 with UK shares in second place after a rollercoaster year for the FTSE-100, according to the latest results from the Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
F&C Private Equity Trust completes £30m zeros placing
F&C Private Equity Trust has announced the successful completion of its £30m zero dividend preference share issue. The zeros have been issued with a five-year life and a gross redemption yield (GRY) of 8.75%.
European bourses driven lower on a day of downgrades
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "The FTSE closed down over 1.6 percent today, after a whole raft of negative news hit the market. Moody's Investor Service set the tone early this morning after describing the UK as weaker than its top rated peers.
Fixed rate savings best buys vanishing fast
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest developments in the fixed rate savings market.
European markets make small gains in quiet trade
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European equities made some small gains in a largely quiet morning session with investors remaining cautious ahead of tomorrow's Pre Budget Report and Thursday's MPC Rate decision.
Avoid pension pitfalls - Top tips on planning for retirement
As low interest rates and market volatility force consumers to face the reality of their financial position, retirement planning remains a primary concern for many.
Barclays Stockbrokers introduces Investment ViewPoint
Barclays Stockbrokers is leading the way in client engagement and thought leadership within the investment sector by introducing Investment ViewPoint; a unique and innovative approach to its communications that uses ‘abacus' imagery to signpost each of its three investment approaches.
Irish investors less optimistic about economic revival
New research from TD Waterhouse, UK stockbroker that recently launched a dedicated online equity trading service in Ireland (tdwaterhouse.ie), reveals that Irish investors are less optimistic about the economy than their UK counterparts
SWIP to manage Trade Union Trusts
SWIP has been appointed by the Board of TU Fund Managers Ltd to manage its key flagship funds, the TU British and TU European Unit Trusts.