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TISA calls for more flexibility in retirement savings
In its Pre-Budget Report submission TISA - Tax Incentivised Savings Association - is reiterating its support for the concept of a Workplace ISA as part of a more flexible savings approach to finance retirement.
Nationwide offers issue 13 L&G Guaranteed Equity Bond
From Monday 30 November 2009, Nationwide Building Society will offer Issue 13 of the Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Banks attract TD Waterhouse customers’ attention
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Fresh from winning a landmark court battle, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) cannot investigate whether overdraft charges are unfair, the banks have once again strengthened their position in the top ten - accounting for 50% of this week's trading activity.
Dubai debt - should equity markets be concerned?
Ted Scott, Director, UK Strategy at F&C Investments on the implications for equity markets: The news that Dubai has announced delays on the repayment of part of its debt has sent shockwaves through risk asset markets.
Gartmore's European team sees positive near term outlook
The Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund has benefited from selective exposure to leading financial stocks, particularly in the banking sector, which have risen sharply on an improving earnings outlook.
LSE statement following trading disruption
The London Stock Exchange regrets the inconvenience to its clients as a result of the disruption to trading in UK securities earlier today.
FTSE posts worst loss since March after Dubai debt concerns
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "The FTSE 100 fell over 3% to post its biggest percentage loss since March after concerns remained regarding banking exposures to delays in debt repayments by Dubai World and after the LSE suffered technical difficulties, suspending trading for over 3 hours.
The Share Centre: new Fidelity China fund
Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre comments on Anthony Bolton's return: "China is a very different proposition when compared to his previous Special Situations experience.
Standard Life Pan European Property Recovery Fund
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, has announced the forthcoming launch of the Standard Life Investments Property Recovery Fund LPI, a closed-ended pan European property recovery vehicle aimed at the advisory market for investors who can commit a minimum investment of £50,000.
Santander Asset Management wins Gold Standard Award
Santander Asset Management UK has been announced as the winner of the 2009 Gold Standard Award in Fund Management, in recognition of its commitment to fair practice and the principles of Treating Customers Fairly.
2010 set for "protracted, muted recovery" predicts F&C's Scott
Speaking at a briefing today, F&C's Director of UK Strategy, Ted Scott, predicts that Q4 2009 economic data will be better than expected for the UK, which should emerge from recession in Q1 2010.
Tigue spies emerging danger in 2010
The fund manager of one of the UK's most widely held investment vehicles, the 141-year-old Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust, anticipates that a ‘blow-up' emanating from emerging markets could be a possible shock for investors in 2010.
Aberdeen sees a tougher year ahead
Aberdeen Asset Management believes that 2010 will be a challenging year for investors as the economic recovery remains fragile.
Aviva adds funds to investment bond and pensions
Aviva is to add funds from leading fund managers to the Portfolio investment bond and pensions range.
Co-operative three-year fixed rate bond paying 5%
With only a month until Christmas, The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has launched a Christmas cracker - a market-leading three-year bond with a fixed rate of 5%.