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Newcastle Building Society ISA with rate of up to 4.5%
Newcastle Building Society announces the launch of its new ISA+ (Issue 2), with a variable rate of up to 4.50%, including a bonus of 0.50% paid until 1st of July 2009.
Fidelity European one of the best offerings in competitive sector
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: Fidelity veteran Tim McCarron had already been at the firm for 10 years when he took over Fidelity European in 2003 from legendary manager Anthony Bolton. He had a tough act to follow as Bolton had amassed an exceptional record on the fund over his tenure (Nov 1985- Dec 2002).
New Star: Proposed capital Restructuring
New Star announces that it has reached agreement in principle with its bank syndicate (the "Banks") on the terms of a proposed capital reorganisation of New Star (the "Restructuring") that will leave it able to concentrate on its investment performance and client service as an unlisted company.
Barclays Wealth launches new issue of Defined Returns Plan
Barclays Wealth has launched a new issue of its best-selling Defined Returns Plan (DRP) against a backdrop of falling interest rates and continuing market volatility.
JPMorgan Cautious Total Return awarded A rating from OBSR
In its latest fund rating review, OBSR has moved to rate the £567m JPMorgan Cautious Total Return Fund, the only multi asset fund in the total return sector to be rated.
Leeds Building Society launches 5-Year Fixed Rate Escalator ISA
Leeds Building Society has launched a 5-Year Fixed Rate Escalator ISA paying up to 5.00%. Furthermore, the account allows access at any time, without notice or penalty, to up to 25% of the initial amount invested.
Leeds launches fixed rate bonds with access
Leeds Building Society has launched new fixed rate bonds that combine a competitive return of up to 4.50% gross p.a./AER, with access to 25% of the balance without notice or penalty at any time.
Newcastle Building Society launches fixed rate Postal Bond
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new 100% Access Postal Bond with a fixed rate of 5.00% Gross/AER on a low minimum investment of £1,000.
The present with a future
Some parents might like to consider a present that will last long after the festive season has come to an end.
Shared currency but no shared outlook
Richard Pease, manager of the New Star European Growth Fund, gives an update on Europe: Much of Europe may share a single currency but the individual countries and companies it contains face unequal challenges and prospects. Investors need to recognise this by being selective.
Emerging Markets in good position to withstand credit crunch
Despite the market sell off, SWIP's medium to long term outlook on Global Emerging Markets remains positive.
Aberdeen Japan Growth
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: As with all Aberdeen funds, this one uses a team-oriented process. Peter Hames, who co-founded Aberdeen's Singapore office over 20 years ago with long-serving Hugh Young, heads all other Asian equities teams.
Alliance & Leicester launches new fixed rate savings bonds
Alliance & Leicester Savings has launched two new Fixed Rate Bonds with competitive interest rates - a Fixed Rate Bond maturing 1 June 2009, and a 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond with interest rates of 4.05% and 3.75% fixed AER respectively.
IFAs favour US equities in latest JPMAM poll
In a turn around from this time last year, America is now the preferred equity market for the majority of IFAs.
Outlook 2009 from Fidelity International
Commenting on the outlook for markets in 2009, Trevor Greetham, portfolio manager of Fidelity's Multi Asset Strategic fund, says: "After a difficult 2008, next year promises to be no easier for investors.