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Impax to launch Asian Environmental Investment Trust

Impax Asset Management, the AIM listed investment manager focused on the environmental sector, today announced its intention to launch Impax Asian Environmental Markets PLC on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Schools offered chance to win £750 to invest in stock market

Retail stockbroker, The Share Centre is offering schools across the country the chance to win £750 sponsorship to take part in its national investment competition, Shares4Schools.

August electronic equity value traded up 11% month on month

Strong performances were recorded across a range of London Stock Exchange Group's markets during August.

TD Waterhouse online equity trading service in Ireland

TD Waterhouse, one of the UK's leading execution-only brokers, is launching an online equity trading service in Ireland this weekend as it takes its next steps to offering its award-winning online services in other European countries.

St Leger Day gloom for those who ‘sold in May'

Each spring, investors are reminded of the old saying ‘Sell in May and go away, come back on St Leger Day'.

JP Morgan Natural Resources Fund

Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for long-term growth and exposure to the natural resources sector could benefit from the JP Morgan Natural Resources fund.

Barclays Wealth reissues Target Growth Plan

Barclays Wealth is re-issuing its popular Target Growth Plan following the early closure of the previous issue.

Novia launches Vanguard funds

Novia, the full service wrap provider, has announced that it is now offering Vanguard Investments’ UK and Irish funds on its platform.

New two-year ISA from Abbey and Bradford & Bingley

From Monday 7 September, Abbey and Bradford & Bingley Savings are launching a new two-year fixed rate ISA paying a market leading 3.50 per cent tax-free AER.

TD Waterhouse customers regain focus on banking sector

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "This is the first full week of our top ten trades that includes our newly acquired online share dealing customers from Hoodless Brennan, who migrated on to our trading platform towards the end of August.

SWIP launches new emerging market funds

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has launched three new emerging market funds which will invest in the top stock picks of its experienced Global Emerging Markets team, driven by in-depth fundamental proprietary research.

ISA transfer and top up could increase income by over £1,160

With little over a month to go before anyone born on or before 5 April 1960 can top up their ISA with an additional £1,500 tax free, Leeds Building Society is gearing up to deal with increased demand.

Managers team up to bring investment trusts to 30-somethings

Baillie Gifford, Henderson Global Investors and F&C Investments have teamed up to present a roadshow aimed at introducing investment trusts to young professionals considering savings options for their future.

Martin Currie hedged share class for North American fund

Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (Martin Currie) adds dollar-hedged share classes to its North American funds for institutional investors.

Almost half of investors are going all-out for growth

In the second of a new series of monthly online polls, users of F&C Investments' investment trust website (fandc.co.uk) have revealed their investment objectives, with 46% of respondents to August's question ‘What is the aim of your investment?' saying they invest purely for growth.