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Over 50s urged to make the most of increased ISA allowance
As the over 50s ISA limit increase approaches, Fair Investment Company is urging investors to make the most of it.
Market volatility to remain excessive for next decade
Comment by Stuart Thomson, economist at Ignis Asset Management: "This week's G20 meeting will maintain the flood of public sector liquidity into the global markets.
Smaller company celebrations at Standard Life Investments
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments, has announced that both its UK Opportunities and its UK Smaller Companies funds have been awarded AA and AAA ratings respectively by ratings agency, Standard & Poor's.
Over 50s unaware of increased ISA allowances
A study launched by Saga reveals that just 5% of over 50s know what the new ISA limits being introduced on 6th October 2009 will be, demonstrating that the Government and the savings and investment industry need to do more to advise people of the increase.
New fixed rate Online Bond from Barnsley Building Society
Barnsley Building Society has increased the rate on its 3 year fixed rate Online Bond which is now paying a market-leading 4.70%.
L&G Dynamic Bond Fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking to achieve a total return by investing principally in a range of fixed and variable rate income securities, could benefit from the L&G Dynamic Bond fund.
Services sector provides long term boost for Asian equities
Many Asian stock markets could well receive a boost from the nascent services sector as the region's consumers spend more, according to Fidelity International.
HSBC World Selection High Interest Deposit Bond
HSBC is launching a market leading High Interest Deposit Bond as part of its globally diversified World Selection fund offer.
Barclays fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 5.25%
In a move which will drive greater competition, Barclays today launches a range of one, two and five year fixed rate bonds paying up to 5.25%. Barclays top paying bond will be for five years paying 5.25 per cent gross p.a. / AER with a minimum investment of £500.
Increased ISA allowance boost for over 50s
As the over 50's wait patiently for the governments ISA limit increase, new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that the UKs 21 million over 50 year olds could earn themselves a whopping £677 million of extra interest in the next 12 months alone.
Yell Group calls the shots in retail investment
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Directories firm Yell Group has knocked Lloyds out of first position in the sells this week and rocked the banks' stronghold of the top ten buys by moving up an impressive five positions to become the second most popular stock to be bought this week.
European ETF AUM hit all time high
Latest data from the ETF Research and Implementation Strategy team at Barclays Global Investors reveals European ETF Assets have been pushed to an all time high of US$192.1 bn at end August 2009, driven by emerging market and fixed income ETFs.
Build up your ISA pot by switching your savings
Savers are being urged to make the most of their ISA allowance; top it up, and then switch accounts to get the best deals available.
Registrations open for Student Investor competition
Financial education charity the ifs School of Finance today opened registrations for the 2009-10 ifs Student Investor competition and confirmed they were expecting more than 40,000 teenagers to participate.
One in five stock market investors never check share performance
More than one in five (22 per cent) of UK stock market investors fail to ever check the performance of their shares with a staggering 65 per cent failing to gain any professional advice before investing their savings.