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Standard Life Investments launches UK Equity Recovery Fund

Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments has announced the launch of a UK Equity Recovery OEIC Fund which is to be managed by David Cumming, Head of UK Equities.

Barclays launches two new FTSE 100 linked Investment Notes

Barclays Stockbrokers today announces the launch of two new Investment Notes focusing on the FTSE 100 index.

F&C Offer 1% discount on ISA's

F&C is offering clients a 1% discount on all ISA Sales and ISA Transfer applications received before 30th April 2009.

M&G wins ‘Best Overall Fund Group’ at the Lipper Awards

M&G took the prestigious ‘Best Overall Group (Large)' Award at the Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Awards UK 2009.

M&G UK Growth Fund awarded ‘A' OBSR rating

The M&G UK Growth Fund, managed by Garfield Kiff, has joined the highly respected group of funds awarded an ‘A' fund rating by Old Broad Street Research (OBSR).

No pain, no gain, says Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust’s Tigue

Continued exposure to private equity will have a negative impact on the performance of Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust in 2009, according to manager Jeremy Tigue.

PMI data helps sentiment on Chinese equity markets

China's Purchasing Managers Indices (PMI) improved in February, contributing to gains on domestic equity markets.

Record rights issue attracts retail investors to HSBC

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: The number of our customers buying shares almost doubled those selling this week as investors continue to take advantage of volatile market conditions.

Opportunities in convertibles after sell-off

Following the 2008 turmoil, convertible bonds are currently offering very compelling opportunities for investors, according to Anja Eijking, manager of the F&C Global Convertible Bond Fund.

Brazil’s banking system ‘strong despite slowdown’, says Larson

In a world where much of the financial sector is in crisis, Brazil's banking giants Banco Itaú and Unibanco are merging from a position of strength, according to Urban Larson, manager of the F&C Latin American Equity fund.

Barclays Wealth continues transparency drive

Barclays Wealth is continuing its ongoing transparency drive with the launch of an online valuation document which enables investors to ascertain what they could receive when their protected investment matures.

Ignis offers special ISA season discounts across fund range

Ignis Asset Management has reduced the initial charge for all lump-sum investments in its onshore unit trust fund range, which includes UK equity, international equity, fixed interest and commercial property funds.

HSBC launches 3.1 per cent Fixed Rate Cash ISA

HSBC is launching a Fixed Rate Cash ISA with a competitive interest rate of 3.1 per cent, giving customers the opportunity to guarantee their return for 12 months.

Two in three fail to make the most of tax free savings

With just one month to go before the deadline for ISA investments in the 2008/9 tax year (5th April 2009), two thirds of British savers (66%) will miss out on the opportunity to save tax-free by not using their ISA allowance.

Threadneedle honoured at Lipper Fund Awards 2009

Threadneedle were crowned Best Overall Group in Mixed Assets category at the Lipper Fund Awards 2009. The results, which were announced last night at a ceremony in London, also saw the Threadneedle Pan European Smaller Companies fund pick up first prize in the Lipper Global Equity European Small and Mid Caps Sector.