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Banking and mining stocks drive trading activity

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Trading in this week's top ten remained steady with overall activity increasing just 8% on last week.

Ignis: Next stage of Euro rally to favour defensives over cyclical

The next stage of the rally in European equities will be far more selective than the last, with many defensive and growth companies better placed to outperform than industrial cyclical stocks, according to Ignis Asset Management.

Cater Allen fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4.25% AER

This week Cater Allen Private Bank is launching a range of new fixed-term savings accounts, with a three year savings bond paying 4.25 per cent AER, available to both new and existing customers.

Top cash ISAs start to disappear

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk comments on some of the key changes seen in the cash ISA market this week.

M&G marks 40th anniversary of the M&G Recovery Fund

M&G Investments is this month celebrating the 40th anniversary of the £3.1 billion M&G Recovery Fund, its flagship UK equity product.

These stocks have got talent

Britain may have talent and diversity but so does the stock market. Popular financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk has scoured the stock market to unearth five shares that have the potential to deliver big profits in the coming years.

Inflation fears fuel demand for commodities

The massive demand for commodity assets since the beginning of the year has been driven by investors' efforts to hedge against inflation according to Marius Botha, Deputy Manager of the Threadneedle Commodities Crescendo Hedge Fund.

Investment in infrastructure key to long term growth in Asia

The majority of government stimulus packages across Asia are aimed at infrastructure development that will contribute to the rapid rise of the consumer and middle classes and further strengthen the long term outlook for Asian equities, Fidelity International said today.

International trading peaks - commission free purchases

Recent market and currency conditions have led to more investors than ever looking outside the UK for investment opportunities, according to Halifax Share dealing (HSDL), a leading UK international dealing execution only broker.

Ethical investment achieves quarter of a century milestone

This week sees a significant milestone reached for the asset management industry, as ethical investment notches-up a twenty-five year track record of development and growth since the launch of the Stewardship Growth Fund, the first such fund in Europe, on 1 June 1984.

Brits determined to make profit without compromising principles

Twenty-five years on since the launch of Stewardship Brits continue to rate the importance of ethical investment, according to new research from Friends Provident.

Santander’s UK savings brands launch new fixed rate bonds

This week Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley are launching new fixed-term savings accounts paying up to 4.15 per cent, available to both new and existing customers.

HSBC offers 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.

Ignis International HEXAM Emerging Europe Fund outstrips peers

The Ignis International HEXAM Emerging Europe Fund has been the top-performing fund in its sector this year, returning 47.74% compared to a 13.96% average return for its peers.

C&G launches two new fixed rate savings bonds

Cheltenham & Gloucester (C&G), part of Lloyds Banking Group, has launched two new competitive fixed rate bonds, offering rates up to 4.05per cent.