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Ignis Liquidity Fund obtains top rating from Fitch
Ignis is delighted to announce that the £5 billion Ignis Liquidity Fund has been awarded the highest, most stable rating - AAA/V1 - by Fitch Ratings.
Lower interest rates will encourage investors back into equities
Following the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to cut interest rates to three per cent, research from Barclays Stockbrokers reveals nearly half (47 per cent) of investors believe this will encourage equity investment, with equities now presenting better value.
Mansfield Building Society launches new fixed rate savings bond
The Mansfield Building Society has unveiled a new one year fixed rate savings bond. The bond has a Gross/Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) fixed at 4.75 per cent and a net rate of 3.80 per cent.
New Star European Growth
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: This fund features a seasoned manager in Richard Pease. Pease has maintained a strong association with European equities for the last two decades, executing a consistent investment process and delivering favourable results.
Darling’s Christmas present conceals a debt trap
Simon Ward, economist and strategist at New Star: Alistair Darling's emergency budget is pregnant with dangers. His package will not achieve his objectives of shortening the recession and hastening recovery while the borrowing the UK will have to undertake will impose major costs on future taxpayers, endangering the long-term health of the economy.
L&G offers capital protection with Growth Investment Plan Plus 17
Growth Investment Plan Plus 17 opened for investment on 17 November and will be available for investment until Friday 16 January 2009.
Standard Life UK Smaller Companies good at chosen vocation
Muna Abu-Habsa, fund analyst at Morningstar: Harry Nimmo has managed this fund since its launch in 1997 and has consistently applied a diligent investment process over its lifespan, amassing an impressive record.
TD Waterhouse customers dig deep for profits
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "One of the biggest deals in corporate history became the latest victim of the global slowdown this week with BHP Billiton walking away from a £38 billion offer for its rival Rio Tinto.
Latin America’s long-term outlook ‘positive despite slowdown’
F&C: Although emerging markets have failed to escape the effects of the economic downturn shaking developed markets, the case for investment in emerging economies is still compelling.
iShares supports RDR proposals
iShares, the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider, has given its full support to the FSA's Retail Distribution Review Proposals, as it seeks to establish a new level of consumer trust and confidence by distinguishing between independent advice and sales advice to create better clarity for consumers.
F&C Emerging Markets Bond Fund awarded 5 stars
One of F&C's flagship SICAV funds, the F&C Emerging Markets Bond Fund, has been upgraded from 4 stars to 5 stars, the highest possible accolade, from leading fund research agency Morningstar.
New Star International Property Fund suspends dealing
As market conditions and investor sentiment continue to deteriorate, there has been an increase in the level of redemptions from the New Star International Property Fund, mainly from a few institutional clients.
What can be done to alleviate the global economic crisis?
Gonzalo Baranda, Investment Marketing Manager at JPMorgan Asset Management: The recent G20 summit in Washington aimed to confront the many challenges currently facing the global economy.
Buy and hold emerging market equities, says HSBC
Volatility in emerging market equities is at an all time high. However research from HSBC Global Asset Management shows that it pays to take a long-term view toward investing in this asset class, rather than trying to time the market.
James Hay adds UBS US growth fund to collect SIPP platform
James Hay has added the newly launched UBS US Growth Fund to its Collect and SIPP platform. The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,376 funds from 59 different providers, with 1041 funds from 46 different providers on James Hay's Collect SIPP platform.