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CTFs most widely used savings scheme
New figures out suggest that the Child Trust Fund (CTF) is the most successful savings scheme in the UK according to leading CTF provider, The Children's Mutual.
Bad news for bank shareholders
David Kuo, Director at the popular financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, says: "It was inevitable that Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland sell assets to repay taxpayers for the emergency bale out.
Liquidity to drive WWW-shaped global growth
Comment by Stuart Thomson, economist at Ignis Asset Management: "Hands up those who believe that the UK economy contracted by 0.4% during the third quarter.
Fair Investment Company launches free ISA Guide
Fair Investment Company has launched its free ISA Guide, aimed at helping investors to make the most of the annual tax efficient savings wrapper.
Schroder US Mid Cap fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors wishing to add broader diversification to a US mainstream holding, could benefit from the Schroder US Mid Cap fund.
Earnings surprises should support further gains in Chinese equities
Positive earnings surprises should support further gains in Chinese equities, according to Philip Ehrmann, manager of the £200m Jupiter China Fund.
European investors ignoring upside potential of US equities
Despite the US being the world's leading economy with the largest stock market and also home to many of the world's most prosperous and innovative companies, many European investors remain structurally underweight in US equities.
New Poppy Bond from the Coventry
Coventry Building Society is delighted to announce the return of its innovative Poppy Bond, which raised almost £1.6m for the Royal British Legion when first issued in 2008.
Ascentric assets up 70% to hit the £1 billion mark
Funds on the Ascentric Wrap platform have passed £1bn marking a record year for Ascentric with assets under administration rising by 70% since the start of 2009.
Over 50s could double investment returns with ISA
With over 50s now able to benefit from the new, higher ISA investment limit, Fidelity International says those who take this option could increase their investment returns by age 65 by as much as 126% when compared to an investment held outside an ISA wrapper.
New issue of NS&I fixed rate bonds great for customers
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest savings bond rates from National Savings and Investments launched today.
Threadneedle passes £500m AUM on Skandia platforms
Threadneedle today announced that it has passed £500m of assets under management on Skandia's investment platforms.
New manager of JPMorgan Overseas Investment Trust returns 29%
Since Jeroen Huysinga took over the management of the JPMorgan Overseas Investment Trust one year ago, the Company's share price has returned 28.95% and its NAV has returned 27.15% (from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009).
Allianz RCM BRIC Stars fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for exposure to Brazil, Russia, India and China as well as other emerging markets, could benefit from the Allianz RCM BRIC Stars fund.
Wealth age just as vital as heart age says AXA Wealth
AXA Wealth is urging people to examine their wealth age as well as their heart age as they approach retirement.