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Cash child trust fund returns outshining stakeholder
The latest survey by Moneyfacts has revealed the extent to which cash child trust funds (CTF) have delivered superior returns to those from the Government's preferred option for parents - stakeholder accounts - since the scheme was launched four years ago.
Threadneedle May Investment Strategy 2009
Sarah Arkle, Chief Investment Officer for Threadneedle, summarises the May Investment Strategy: Bonds - The weak economic backdrop, low inflation and quantitative easing are supportive for gilts although concerns remain over the sheer volume of new issuance and the poor state of the government's finances, which suggests the risk of a downgrade to the UK's AAA rating.
moneysupermarket.com Group PLC added to FTSE4Good index
moneysupermarket.com Group PLC has met the corporate responsibility inclusion criteria for the FTSE4Good index, the leading global responsible investment index, and has therefore now been added as a new member.
All’s not quiet on the savings front
The Bank of England base rate may be entering a period of stability, but that doesn't mean all is quiet on the savings front. In fact, it's anything but. Competition in the fixed rate bond market is as fierce as ever.
BlackRock on the Brazilian market
Will Landers, manager of the BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust, said: "The ever growing middle class means that Brazil is becoming increasingly less dependent on exports for economic growth.
Principality launches two year fixed-rate e-bond for over 50s
Principality Building Society will launch ( Thursday 14 May) a new two-year e-bond for the over 50s offering a fixed-rate of 4.00% AER, making it a market-leading ‘best buy'.
Best buy ISA pays eight times Bank Base Rate
Leeds Building Society has launched a market leading 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.00% interest tax free, which is eight times more than the Bank of England base rate following the decision to leave the rate unchanged at 0.50% last week.
Parents positive about saving for their children’s futures
As we enter the 12th Positive Parenting Week, leading Child Trust Fund provider, The Children's Mutual, is highlighting the great steps that many parents and families in the UK are already taking towards saving for their children's futures.
Zurich launches new offshore bond
Zurich has launched a new International Portfolio Bond (IPB), aimed at high net worth UK residents. Produced and underwritten by Zurich's Irish business, IPB is an offshore investment proposition that allows customers to benefit from greater investment flexibility this proposition provides, compared to onshore investment bonds.
LGIM Global Macro Fund wins Best Newcomer award
The LGIM Global Macro Fund has been successful in winning the coveted ‘Best Newcomer' title at the Hedge Funds Review 9th European Performance Awards held on the 6th May 2009.The Fund was short listed against two other funds.
Fixed rate savings battle gathers pace
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at recent developments in the fixed rate savings arena. Good news for savers has been pretty thin on the ground since the heady days of last September when rates of 7% plus on fixed rate deposits were plentiful.
Fixed-rate bond promises savers 4.15% return for two years
The Nottingham has launched a new, fixed-rate savings bond catering for savers seeking to invest up to £250,000.
Investors maintain faith in equities over the long-term
UK investors remain committed to equities over the long-term, according to latest research by the Investment Management Association (IMA). This remains the case despite retail investors diversifying their holdings more over recent years.
L&G’s Dynamic Bond Trust celebrates with OBSR rating
Legal & General's Dynamic Bond Trust (DBT), managed by Dickie Hodges, is celebrating two year's of trading following its anniversary on 30 April 2009.
JPMAM: Emerging market equities - what now?
Richard Titherington, Global Head of Emerging Markets, J.P.Morgan Asset Management: "Despite continuing to be very optimistic about the long term potential of Emerging Markets Equities (EME) and that they will offer investors attractive returns, and out-performance against G7 equities, I have consistently emphasised the volatility inherent in the asset class.