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Britannia launches new fixed rate bond
Britannia has launched a fixed-rate bond for savers looking to make the most of their savings.
Threadneedle July investment strategy 2009
Sarah Arkle, Chief Investment Officer at Threadneedle, comments on investment strategy for July: We are most positive on the prospects for investment grade corporate bonds and US dollar denominated emerging market debt.
Principality launches new fixed rate savings bonds
Principality Building Society will launch (Friday 10 July) a range of fixed rate bonds designed to give savers the confidence of a guaranteed return matched with a choice of savings terms to suit their needs.
Fixed Rate Escalator Bond paying up to 6.00%
Leeds Building Society has launched a 5-year Fixed Rate Escalator Bond paying a market leading rate of 6% in year 5. The account allows unlimited access to 25% of the initial capital invested at any time without notice or penalty.
Newcastle offers 4.50% postal savings bond
Newcastle Building Society added to its portfolio of market-leading bonds with the launch of a Two Year Fixed Rate Postal Bond (Issue 5) offering up to 4.50% Gross/AER.
Barclays reissues Minimum Return Plan
Barclays Wealth has improved the balance of its Minimum Return Plan protected investment, as investors seek higher yielding alternatives to deposit accounts in the low interest rate environment.
Legal & General launches Capital Protected Index Plan 1
Legal & General's latest product in its capital protected investment range, Capital Protected Index Plan 1 (CPIP1) is launched to independent financial advisers on 13 July 2009 and will be available for investment up until 4 September 2009.
19.6 million electronic equity trades in June
A total of 19.6 million equity trades were carried out across London Stock Exchange Group's electronic order books during June 2009, with a combined value of £152.5 billion (€178.1 billion).
10 reasons to consider European smaller companies
Ian Ormiston, manager of the Ignis European Smaller Companies Fund, gives 10 reasons to consider European smaller companies: "UK smaller company funds have long been the default choice for UK investors seeking exposure to dynamic and fast growing firms.
Cashing in on investment opportunities
Research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) suggests that investment company fund managers have been taking advantage of buying opportunities created by the market turmoil, with over half (56%) of AIC Members with exposure to cash and fixed interest reducing their exposure in the first five months of 2009.
European ETF turnover rises by 120%
A European, industry-wide ETF trading report from iShares, the world's leading Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, shows a 120% rise in European ETF turnover in the 12 months to 30 April 2009.
Barnsley 5 year fixed rate online bond paying 5.10%
Barnsley Building Society has this week launched a new five year fixed rate online savings bond paying a market leading rate of 5.10% gross per annum (4.08% net), with a monthly interest option available for those who rely on their savings for income.
Ignis' Ewing optimistic on US equities
There are encouraging signs for US equities over the coming months but investor caution is advised as the market enters a consolidation phase following a near 40% rally from its lows in early March, according to Ignis Asset Management.
A flexible fund for volatile times
Many equity funds find it difficult to maintain the value of their clients' assets during long periods of market volatility.
Investors do not believe stock market recovery is imminent
One in two investors do not believe the recent stock market recovery is sustainable. A survey by popular financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk - reveals that cynics outnumber optimists by two to one.