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Luis eyes "once in a lifetime" yield opportunities in 2009
After a torrid year for credit markets, marked by severe illiquidity and record levels of volatility, Fatima Luis, manager of the F&C Strategic Bond Fund, remains cautious over the medium term while anticipating a turning point during the latter part of 2009.
Leeds Building Society guarantees to pay RPI plus 2%
As the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) looks set to reduce Bank Base Rate to a historic low on Thursday (8th January), many investors, who have already suffered from the 3% drop in Base Rate since October last year, will be looking for opportunities to maximise the return on their savings.
HSBC SICAV funds available to UK intermediaries via Cofunds
HSBC Global Asset Management's leading Luxembourg-based fund range is now available to UK intermediaries via the Cofunds platform.
Madoff scandal and stock market problems offer lessons for investors
Colin McLean, Managing Director, SVM Asset Management: The Madoff investment scandal and recent stock market problems offer lessons for all investors.
FSA proposes to extend short selling disclosure regime
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is proposing to extend its temporary disclosure regime for significant net short positions in the stocks of UK financial sector companies until 30 June 2009.
Close Brothers Premium Gold 2 Fixed Term Deposit Account
Sean Gardner, director of MoneyExpert.com, comments on Close Brothers Premium Gold 2 Fixed Term Deposit Account: "Savers have been hit hard in recent months so news of a long term, high interest account will be warmly welcomed by those looking for a decent return on their cash.
L&G extends limited offer on allocation terms for Portfolio Bond
Legal & General has extended its current limited offer terms of up to 1.5% extra allocation for Portfolio Bond - Standard Charging Option, on the Cofunds platform, to run until 16 January 2009.
Investing opportunities for stock pickers in 2009
With markets down some 40% from the peak and sentiment reaching historic lows this has provided a very good stock picking environment as we enter 2009, says Sanjeev Shah, portfolio manager of Fidelity's Special Situations fund.
New levels of child benefit
With new levels of Child Benefit coming into effect from January 5, leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual has welcomed the move calculating that 2009 newborns could benefit from a collective lump sum of at least £15.4 billion if families were able to save their Child Benefit into their CTF account over 18 years.
Skipton launches new issue of Guaranteed Bond
Skipton Building Society is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Double Asset Bond (GDAB) on Monday 5th January.
Saving more is New Year's resolution for half of Brits
Almost half of British consumers will make it a New Year's resolution to save more money for the future, according to research commissioned by the ABI. And over 50% say they are more likely to make that resolution given the current economic climate.
TD Waterhouse unveils the most traded shares in 2008
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "What a difference a year makes! A frenzied year for the global markets has resulted in an equally frenzied year of trading activity by TD Waterhouse customers.
Abbey issues new fixed rate bonds
This Friday (2 January) Abbey Savings will launch its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.
New Year quitters urged to invest in family's futures
Stubbing out your 5 a day habit could help you give your child £15,500 on their 18th birthday. Leading Child Trust Fund provider, The Children's Mutual is encouraging all parents who decide to give up smoking as their New Year's resolution to consider putting the money that they will save towards their children's futures.
Seasonal shares that could bring festive cheer
As the stock market remains volatile and retailers face the worst Christmas for thirty years, investors could be finding it harder to spot shares that offer value.