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JPMAM Asian markets outlook
On the eve of the China GDP figures (due 16th July), Geoff Lewis from J.P. Morgan Asset Management gives an outlook on the Asian Markets:
City backs Prince's charity with first Invest & Give Fund
Twelve of the best known brands from the UK's fund management industry have partnered with a charity to create a new way to give to charity without the donor feeling like they have made a financial sacrifice.
IFA appetite for ETFs set to boom
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to increase in the next twelve months, according to a poll by iShares, the world's leading ETF provider, and Ascentric, the independent wrap platform.
Investors take advantage of opportunities in FX markets
As equity markets have traded broadly sideways for some weeks now, clear trends in currencies markets have helped Foreign Exchange become increasingly accepted as a mainstream asset class.
New fixed rate direct 2-year Bonds from NS&I
NS&I is to launch a new 2-year issue of both its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds - which will go on sale on 13 July 2009.
Cheshire and Derbyshire launch new fixed rate bonds
The Cheshire and Derbyshire Building Societies have launched several new bonds, offering savers incentives of up to 4.50% Gross/AER (3.60 % net).
MPC right to put QE on hold, says F&C's Scott
Ted Scott, Director, UK Strategy, F&C: Yesterday the MPC decided not to increase the programme of quantitative easing from the current £125bn to £150bn, the maximum permitted.
F&C Commercial Property Trust restructure
F&C Commercial Property Trust has created a new holding company, New FCPT Ltd, after receiving acceptances for its proposed restructuring from 94% of shareholders.
Opportunities in US insurance stocks
F&C US Smaller Companies investment trust manager Robert Siddles has been building the trust's position in non-life insurance underwriters, in a defensive move that seems vindicated by a bout of jitters in the US stockmarkets over the past week, which has seen 5% wiped off the value of the S&P 500 index.
Quantitative easing impact on economy still not evident
Three months after the Bank of England announced its quantitative easing programme, its effects on the real economy are yet to be seen.
High yield investors reap rewards of market rally
Investors with exposure to high yield bonds have reaped the rewards of the recent market rally, with the sector outperforming equities during the first half of 2009; whilst the Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Index returned 29.5% during this period, the MSCI World Index returned 6.8%.
Taylor Wimpey builds hope for a property market revival
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Taylor Wimpey caught the attention of profit seeking customers this week, climbing to fourth place in the top ten sells, after a revival of its share price.
Wealth managers put faith in Emerging Market Equities
Wealth managers believe that Emerging Market Equities will be the best performing asset class over the next 12 months, according to a poll conducted at the iShares Private Banking Breakfast Seminar.
Providers to check before increasing ISA subscriptions
TISA - Tax Incentivised Savings Association - is advising members to obtain prior confirmation from customers who will benefit from the higher ISA subscription limit from 6 October before continuing or ‘re-starting' direct debit payments.
SWIP Property Trust re-enters commercial property market
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has recently purchased three new properties for the SWIP Property Trust's portfolio, following its identification of some excellent buying opportunities in the uncertain commercial market.