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New Guaranteed Equity Bond from NS&I
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) on 30 June 2009. This will offer a potential return that is linked to the FTSE 100 index - up to a maximum of 40% over the 5-year term - without any risk to investors' capital.
AXA expands Elevate offshore investment funds range
AXA Distribution Services has added 145 new offshore investment funds from 12 international fund management groups to the Elevate wrap platform.
Baikal gains regulatory approval
London Stock Exchange Group has announced that Baikal, its pan-European MTF dark pool and liquidity aggregation service, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Services Authority.
HSBC slashes charges across index tracking range
HSBC Global Asset Management is to cut the annual management charge across its UK-based index tracking fund range to 0.25%.
The Share Centre launches Platinum 120 Funds range
Retail stockbroker The Share Centre, has launched its Platinum 120 funds range in order to help investors identify the funds with the best long-term prospects and strong management.
Standard Life boosts fund distribution in Scandinavia
Standard Life Investments boosts fund Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that its Luxembourg domiciled SICAV fund range is now available through MFEX's Mutual Fund Exchange in all countries where the SICAV is registered for public distribution and where MFEX's clients operate.
SVM UK 100 Select Fund up 8.0% in May
In May SVM UK100 Select Fund returned 8.0% compared to 4.7% for the FTSE 100 index. The fund has returned 9.6% in the first five months of 2009 compared to just 1.9% for the FTSE 100 index.
Growth in ETF trading as investors' confidence remains high
The popularity of ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) continues to grow, according to Barclays Stockbrokers, with May seeing assets held in ETFs at the highest levels recorded - having increased 96% since September 2008.
Newcastle launches five year fixed rate ISA
Newcastle Building Society is climbing to the top of the Moneyfacts.co.uk Fixed Rate ISA best buy table with the launch of its latest ISA, giving savers the chance to invest a minimum of £1 with a 5.00% Gross/AER annual return over five years.
UK short selling disclosure regime extended
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today extended, without a time limit, the current disclosure regime for significant net short positions in the stocks of UK financial sector companies due to expire on 30 June.
The £100 billion begging bowl
As banks continue to restrict the availability of easy credit, new analysis by financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk reveals the market sectors that are most likely to ask shareholders for more money through rights issues, placings or open offers. Since the start of 2008, companies have begged shareholders for more than £100 billion.
Newcastle introduces new 4.40% E-Bond offering
Newcastle Building Society has cast a ray of sunshine for savers this summer with the launch of its latest fixed rate E-Bond offering a ‘Best Buy’ annual rate of 4.40% Gross/AER over three years.
Vodafone calls time on banking sector's stranglehold
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Our customers have been in ‘buy' mode again this week, with almost two buys for every share sold. However, the most interesting development appeared in this week's sells table.
Gartmore shines in latest Extel Fund Awards
Gartmore was among the prominent names in this year's Thomson Reuters Extel awards, the leading benchmark for excellence in investment banking.
Nationwide announces new savings bonds rates
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of a new range of Fixed Rate Bonds and e-Bonds, including a new 18 month bond, which all offer a guaranteed return for savers.