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Standard Life Investments launches Short Duration Credit Fund
Global asset manager, Standard Life Investments has announced that it has enhanced its corporate bond offering with the launch of the Short Duration Credit Fund.
Post Office relaunches its popular Online Bond
Post Office re-launches its popular Online Bond, with rates of up to 2.37% gross/AER fixed. These new rates are available to customers from Tuesday 7th January 2014 (available online only).
Schroders EURO Credit Conviction fund
Schroders has announced the launch of Schroder ISF EURO Credit Conviction, a new fund which aims to achieve a higher yield than core euro corporate bond funds by focusing on the ‘best ideas’ generated by the Schroders European and UK credit team’s proven investment approach.
Fresh prospects for African mining in 2014
The close of 2013 was a mixed affair for the African Mining industry. With West African Minerals (WAFM) shares dropping in the last quarter and concerns regarding the risks of investment in the region, it looked like investors on the LSE would be wise to remain cautious when looking into African mining.
Investing in the bamboo boom
Emerald Knight, the ethical investment specialist, has delivered its second fixed annual return of between 4.55% and 6.00%, depending on the size of the initial investment, to investors in its exclusive asset-backed bamboo bond.
Leeds 5 Year Fixed Rate Bond at 3% with 25% penalty free access
Leeds Building Society has unveiled a 5-Year Fixed Rate Bond at 3.00% gross p.a./ AER, which allows penalty free access of up to 25%.
Investors look for opportunities in technology sector
Following Twitter’s recent floatation on the New York Stock Exchange, the latest research from the UK’s largest execution only stockbroker reveals its clients’ appetite for investing in technology stocks.
Leeds launches income bond paying 4%
Leeds Building Society has launched a long-term fixed rate monthly income bond paying a guaranteed return of 4%, which is eight times Bank of England Base Rate (BBR), for 10 years.
Amec’s strong performance should impress medium risk investors
As Amec updates the market Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains why he recommends investors ‘buy’ the stock.
Investors advised to ‘buy’ Rolls Royce as contract wins support growth prospects
As Rolls Royce updates the market Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains why he recommends investors ‘buy’ the stock.
Virgin Money launches new range of savings products
Virgin Money is launching a new range of savings accounts. They offer choice for customers depending on whether they want instant access to their savings, or are happy to invest for a longer period of time for a higher return.
For the first time more than half of parents are aware of the Junior ISA
The Junior ISA celebrates its second birthday on the 1st November and for the first time a majority (57%) of parents are aware of the long-term children’s saving product.
Cost of living squeeze puts brakes on savings
One in five savers (21%) have less than £500 put aside, with one in ten (11%) having less than £100 in savings.
Kames launches new Active Value Fund
Kames Capital has launched a closed-ended version of the successful Active Value Property Fund with founding investor commitments of £115m.
Skipton extends availability of competitive fixed rate bond and ISA range
Skipton Building Society is maintaining its attractive range of fixed rate bonds, e-bonds and ISAs, which have proved extremely popular with savers.