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M&S reduces variable Cash ISA rate
Following last week's 0.50% Bank of England Base Rate change, the M&S variable Cash ISA rate has changed from 2.50% to 2.00% AER/tax-free.
Invesco Perpetual launches Global Equity Income Fund
Invesco Perpetual announces the launch of a new fund, the Invesco Perpetual Global Equity Income Fund which brings together the best regional investment ideas from Invesco Perpetual's team of highly experienced fund managers.
FSA proposes to reduce rights issue subscription periods
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is proposing to reduce the minimum subscription period for companies undertaking a rights issue to either 14 calendar days or 10 business days. Reducing the minimum subscription period from 21 calendar days will help make capital raising more efficient.
Four millionth Child Trust Fund milestone reached
The Economic Secretary, Ian Pearson MP, announced today that over four million Child Trust Fund accounts have been opened since they were introduced in 2005, supporting the savings habit and providing children across the UK with a lump sum when they reach 18.
Investment trusts provide income solution following rate cuts
J.P.Morgan Asset Management says investment trusts could provide an alternative income for investors and savers as the Bank of England cuts interest rates again.
CTF gives children potential for improved financial future
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) quarterly Child Trust Fund (CTF) figures released today highlight the potential for a brighter financial future for our children according to leading CTF Provider, The Children's Mutual.
Cattles on a slope triggers TD investors interest
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "The new year has opened with balanced trading activity, with buys representing 47% and sells 53% of our customers' top trades this week.
Selective high street bargains
As the woes of UK retail sector continue to make headlines with stores such as Woolworths, Zavvi and Adams going bust, opportunities still exist in selective stocks, according to Hilary Aldridge, co-manager of the F&C UK Growth & Income Fund.
Gazprom not entirely unjustified
The dispute between Russia and Ukraine over gas supplies rumbles on. Despite some European regions declaring a state of emergency, Russia's state-controlled Gazprom have yet to reconnect the supply.
Satyam fraud highlights need for vigilance on governance risks
According to George Dallas, Director of Corporate Governance at F&C, this week's announcement that a serious fraud had been perpetrated at India's Satyam Computer Services is a reminder of the governance risks that can occur when internal controls are weak and an owner/manager is inadequately overseen by independent board directors.
Investment opportunities exist in all kinds of terrain, says SWIP
The bumpy ride in the UK market may last well into 2009 says Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP). However, investment opportunities exist in all kinds of terrain and SWIP continues to search out long term opportunities.
Eurozone corporate liquidity squeeze intensifying says Ward
Simon Ward, economist at New Star: The corporate liquidity ratio - companies' holdings of short-term assets divided by their short-term borrowing - is a good leading indicator of the economic cycle.
Barclays Wealth launches new protected range
Barclays Wealth is targeting savers caught between volatile equities and falling interest rates with a new range of protected investments offering geared exposure to stock markets or a high level of fixed income.
Architas to launch new Liquidity Fund
Architas Multi-Manager Limited ("Architas") has teamed up with JPMorgan Asset Management to launch the Architas Liquidity Fund.
Argonaut European Income Fund
Argonaut Capital is delighted to announce that the Argonaut European Income Fund - the UK's first overseas equity income fund - celebrated its third anniversary on 15 December 2008. Since inception, the fund has returned 3.43%.