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AXA Self Investor aims to make investing easier

AXA Self Investor has announced changes to its pricing, which cut the cost of investing through its online investment service.

Nationwide calls on Chancellor to equalise ISA limits

Nationwide Building Society has called on the Chancellor to equalise the limits for cash ISAs and stocks and shares ISAs in this year’s Budget, part of a package of measures the Society believes will make ISAs simpler and easier to understand for the UK’s savers.

£100 cashback when you open an ISA account with TD Direct investing

TD Direct investing has launched its 2014 ISA offer of £100 cashback available to anyone opening a Trading ISA before 6th April 2014 – and completely abolished the ISA account closure charge.

Schroders sees continued global demand for income

Schroders announces that assets under management in Schroder ISF Global Multi-Asset Income have reached $4 billion since the fund launched less than two years ago, with flows coming from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Concerns over cost of education sees increase in junior investments

In the last three years there has been a 21% increase in the number of investors who are investing on behalf of children, according to the latest Halifax Share Dealing Market Tracker.

Competitive Fixed Rate ISA choice from Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society has launched two new competitive Fixed Rate cash ISAs to add to its savings portfolio.

Savvy ISA savers £5k better off due to tax free benefits

Savvy UK taxpayers who have taken full advantage of the tax free benefits of cash ISAs every year since they were first introduced in April 1999 would be almost £5,000 better off than if the same amount had been invested in an easy access savings account, according to analysis by MoneySuperMarket.com.

Schroders announces launch of QEP Global Value Plus fund

Schroders announces the launch of a new fund, Schroder ISF QEP Global Value Plus.

Investor confidence in UK shares continues to reach record high, but caution returns

After a strong year for UK shares, the Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index survey shows private investor confidence in UK shares asset class has remained high, but there has also been a small flight to safety away from Japan and Emerging Markets.

How to start spread betting

Have you ever wondered what is spread betting?

How investing your ISA allowance early can boost your savings

Just like going to the dentist or finishing housework, many of us see investing our ISA allowance as a chore to be put off until the last minute each tax year.

Mulberry downgraded to a ‘hold’ as reliance on UK sales impacts profits

As Mulberry issues a profit warning and the share price falls by more than 25% Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Strong start leads investors to believe FTSE will break 7000 in 2014

With the FTSE 100 rising more than 14% in 2013 and hitting an eight month peak early in 2014 after a series of positive economic announcements, more than two fifths of investors believe the FTSE 100 will break 7000 this year, according to the latest Halifax Share Dealing Market Tracker.

Skipton adds to its savings range for savers wanting to lock in their money

Skipton Building Society has launched a new Fixed Rate Bond range, with rates paying up to 3.00%. The Society will also launch a new range of branch and online Fixed Rate ISAs, paying up to 3.00%.

New fund gives investors access to Chinese stock markets

Landmark agreement means from today, investors able to invest in Chinese stock markets in Renminbi through the London Stock Exchange.