Investments

Inflation or deflation? What does it mean for investors?

Jason Collins, of Maia Capital, considers the impact of deflation and inflation on investors and suggests how they might best position themselves.

Lloyds to participate in electronic ISA transfer process

Lloyds Banking Group has announced its participation in the new electronic ISA transfer process. The Group has been working with the British Bankers' Association (BBA) and other savings providers to adopt the process ahead of the new tax year.

ISAs enter the 21st century… at last

ISA transfers - long the bane of savers around the country - are at last going electronic with some major providers.

Only days left to make the most of this year’s ISA allowance

As the deadline for the end of this tax year looms (5 April), savers are being urged to make the most of their tax-free allowance in a cash ISA.

Savers in the dark over advantages of tax relief

The third annual Scottish Widows Savings and Investments Report reveals that the vast majority (72%) of people who did not save money in the past 12 months want to start saving for the future. However, only a quarter (24%) of people plan to take out an ISA in the next tax year, with a further 16% uncertain whether they will or not.

Friendly Societies open a further 300,000 CTF accounts in 2008

Friendly Societies opened a further 300,000 Child Trust Fund accounts (CTFs) in 2008. With 1.6 million accounts now held in total, friendly societies continue to be the predominant sector in the CTF market.

Parents still engaged with the Child Trust Fund

Leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual welcomes the latest official figures showing parents are still investing for their children's financial futures.

Use it or lose it - and beat low rates

Record low average interest rates on cash ISAs and ongoing stock market volatility will mean millions of savers deciding to lose it rather than to use it when the 2008/2009 tax year comes to an end, warns Virgin Money.

Active extension is proving its worth, says Cartesian’s Jeremy Hall

The strong relative performance of the Cartesian UK Equity 130/30 Fund since launch has demonstrated the benefit of active extension strategies, says Jeremy Hall, manager of the Cartesian UK Equity 130/30 Fund.

IMA calls for more ISA incentives

The Investment Management Association (IMA) calls on the Government to raise the ISA allowance to £9600 and consider introducing more incentives for saving.

Prospect of lower interest rates helps support Brazilian stocks

Brazilian stocks have gained in 2009, with the benchmark Bovespa Index up 15% in the year to date. Improving sentiment reflects a number of features, including an initial positive response to the latest US plan to deal with toxic assets held by American financial institutions.

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