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Confident investors see growth potential in US market
Investor confidence is beginning to return to the US market, according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers. As Barack Obama's inauguration is predicted to trigger a recovery in the market, the poll reveals nearly a quarter of investors (24%) believe the US market has growth potential in 2009.
HSBC launches new High Interest Deposit Bonds for Over 60s
HSBC is launching two market leading High Interest Deposit Bonds for the over 60s. The bank is offering 3.5% gross/AER on a three year High Interest Deposit Bond offer or 3.75% gross/AER on a 5 year bond.
Elite Hasley Best Ideas Portfolio
A new sub-fund to the Elite Hasley Investment Funds OEIC - the ‘Elite Hasley Best Ideas Portfolio’ – is to be launched utilising the investment management expertise of Hasley Investment Management LLP.
Morningstar: Martin Currie Japan Fund
Ash Kumar, analyst at Morningstar: We welcome the recent upturn but sustainability is needed to make this a strong choice.
Ray of hope for parents if wider families save
With new figures out reporting the rising cost of raising a child to 21, The Children's Mutual, is reassuring parents that there is a ‘ray of hope' as the Child Trust Fund is helping families of younger children to be better placed to meet these costs.
Caution is the 2009 watchword for Gartmore's Lanning
The overarching theme for 2009 is caution, according to Tony Lanning, the head of MultiManager at Gartmore, although "the outlook could improve in certain markets, notably in the US, and later in the year."
Brazil - How much are the planet’s lungs worth?
Momentum for forest-rich countries to earn carbon credits from avoided emissions is gathering pace, according to F&C's latest reo report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, released this week.
Strong growth opportunities for climate change-related stocks
As the world media closely follows the first days in office of President Obama, investors are focusing their attention on the sectors which are likely to benefit the most from his promised stimulus package.
India, China and Indonesia ‘best bets for 2009’, says Mahtani
India, China and Indonesia are F&C's three key country calls in the emerging markets universe for 2009, according to Sam Mahtani fund manager at F&C's emerging market equities team.
Bank volatility dominates TD Waterhouse customer trading activity
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Volatility in the banking sector continued at a pace this week and this has resulted in some heavy trading by our customers and one of our busiest weeks so far this year.
Obama marks a milestone for green investment
The inauguration of President Barack Obama is a landmark for green investment, says Charlie Thomas, manager of the £268m Jupiter Ecology Fund.
Morningstar: Investec Global Equity
Tom Whitelaw, analyst at Morningstar: The Global equity team, headed by James Hand, has managed this fund since January 2006. Since this point the fund has used Investec's proprietary "4-factor" quantitative model to screen the MSCI World universe for potential investment opportunities.
M&S launches new Cash ISA options
M&S Money is launching a new Cash ISA option, called Advantage Cash ISA, with a competitive variable rate of 3.10% AER/tax-free, on Thursday 22nd January 2009. The rate includes a 1% bonus until 21st April 2010.
2009 marks the year of the Ox, or could that be the year of the Bull?
26th January marks the new Chinese year of the Ox, and investors around the world will be hoping that after one of the worst years in stock market history, this will be a year of changed fortunes - the year of the Bull.
New Star announces changes to fund range
New Star announces that following Financial Services Authority and unit holder approval, the £41 million New Star Monthly Income Unit Trust has merged into the £232 million New Star Managed Distribution Fund. The merger was approved with 98.3% of unit holder votes cast in favour.