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Equities can be a safer option than property over the long-term
Despite expert predictions that house prices will fall by 20 per cent in the next two years, almost five million people in the UK still think that their home is the only investment they will ever need, according to research from long-term investment provider, Skandia.
Newcastle launches new secure bond
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of a new Secure Bond with a fixed rate of 6.20%, allowing withdrawals on up to 25% of the invested amount without penalty.
Newcastle launches new Secure ISA
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of a new best buy Secure ISA with a rate of 6.20%. This account is being launched to compliment the Newcastle's market leading ISA+ (Plus) account.
Investors press SEC to consider carbon impact on oil reserve disclosures
F&C has this week joined forces with US and Canadian investors, environmental and non-profit groups to encourage the US Securities and Exchange Commission to request that oil and gas companies' factor in the carbon impacts of future barrels when accounting for their reserves.
Investment grade the ‘sweet spot' for bond investors
Simon Surtees and Karl Bergqwist, Co-Heads of Fixed Income at Gartmore and manager of the Gartmore High Yield Corporate Bond Fund, report finding exceptional value among investment grade bonds for investors prepared to take a medium term (18 to 24 month) view, particularly in the financials sector.
HSBC launches Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fund
HSBC Global Asset Management is to launch the HSBC GIF Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fund by end October, subject to regulatory approval.
Banks fly as trading gets back to normal
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Despite the crash at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday, which left thousands of frustrated retail investors unable to trade UK shares for most of the day, TD Waterhouse customers were quick to bounce back and resume trading from Tuesday morning.
Ethical investors struggling in volatile markets
The latest survey by Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed that ethical investors looking to profit from their principles have been amongst those hardest hit by the volatile stock market conditions of the past 12 months.
Time is ticking for Alliance & Leicester shareholders
Gavin Oldham, chief executive of The Share Centre explains the options Alliance & Leicester shareholders have ahead of the Santander take over: "The 500,000 plus Alliance & Leicester shareholders have two options if, as expected, the bid from Santander is approved a week today;
Alliance Trust investment comment on oil
Alliance Trust Global Oil and Natural Resources Analyst Angus McPhail comments on yesterday's (9 September 2008) OPEC meeting and the latest IEA report out today.
Legal & General achieves 'A' rating for Growth Trust
The Legal & General Growth Trust has been awarded an ‘A' rating by Old Broad Street Research (OBSR).
Retail investors optimistic despite credit crunch
The Investment Management Association (IMA) has published its first bi-annual Great British Investor report, which looks at the behaviour, confidence, intentions and concerns of Britain's retail investors as at May 2008.
Jupiter wins three accolades in Sauren Golden Awards 2008
Jupiter Asset Management, one of the UK's leading fund management groups, is delighted to announce it has won three awards in the annual Sauren Golden Awards for 2008.
More education needed as ETF market grows
iShares, the world's number one ETF provider, believes more education about ETF products must be made available to investors in light of the rapid development of the ETF marketplace.
Potential of materials sector in the Far East
Nigel Bliss, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Lincoln Far East Trust at Mondrian Investment Partners comments on potential opportunities in the materials sector: "Over the past 12 months we have seen an uplift in the materials sector and specifically mining stocks have experienced considerably higher returns than other stocks.