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Fewer retail funds could improve long-term investing
A new white paper from AXA Wealth reveals fewer fund choices could result in more private investment.
HEXAM funds awarded OBSR rating
HEXAM Capital's Global Emerging Markets funds have just been awarded a prestigious rating by OBSR.
Saga two year fixed rate bond launches
Paul Green, head of communications, Saga Personal Finance, comments on cash ISA rates for the over 50s: "Saga agrees that it is unacceptable for ISA providers to offer lower rates on products for over 50s than they offer on their standard ISA accounts.
ISA rate reductions
Just in time for today's ISA allowance increase for the over 50s, Rumina Hassam, savings expert at uSwitch.com comments on recent rate reductions: "With 21 million over 50s eagerly awaiting tomorrow's ISA limit increase, it's really disappointing to see that four providers have cut their rates in the recent weeks, despite the static base rate.
50 plus ISA investors will capitalise on increased allowances
As new limits on ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) come into force making them even more attractive vehicles for savings, investors continue to appreciate their importance and intend to maximise this tax benefit, according to Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest stockbroker.
HSBC launches Eurozone Equity ETF
Listed on the London Stock Exchange, and domiciled in Ireland, the new ETF is designed to replicate the performance of the Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index (total return) covering the 50 largest companies in the Eurozone. The total expense ratio (TER) of the fund is up to 0.15%.
Make the most of the ISA opportunity
The new rules for ISAs come into play tomorrow, Fidelity International is urging investors to shake off any misconceived views - both new and old to make the most of the tax breaks available to them:
Don't pay voluntary tax on your savings
With its latest savings initiative, the Government estimates it is going to give away an extra £85 million over the next couple of years or so. For those aged 50 or over, the ‘'Great Tax Giveaway' starts on 6th October 2009, for those aged under 50 the good news is a few months down the road.
Interactive Investor free share trading service
Online stock broker and fund supermarket, Interactive Investor, announced its Portfolio Builder shares service will be free until 30 June 2010.
Investors turn to ETFs for emerging markets exposure
Emerging markets have returned to investors' agendas with the traditional BRIC economies, led by China and Brazil, at the forefront of market recovery as the global economy moves out of recession.
Investec UK Special Situations fund
Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for a combination of income and long-term capital growth could benefit from the Investec UK Special Situations fund.
Over-50s cash ISA launched by Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of its new three year Fixed Rate ISA (FRISA) Bond exclusively available for savers aged 50 or over on or before 5 April 2010.
Nationwide offers L&G GEB Issue 12
From Tuesday 6 October 2009, Nationwide Building Society will offer Issue 12 of the Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Close Residential Growth Partnership LP
Close Asset Management Limited has launched the Residential Growth Partnership LP (the Fund) which offers investors the opportunity to benefit from a recovery in the residential property market, but uniquely is not principally dependent on a recovery to generate its returns.
Share offerings entice investors to snap up more buys than sells
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Buying was the strategy of choice this week - with the top ten buys by TD Waterhouse customers 30% higher than sells.