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Share dealing scams: How to avoid being conned
Private investors buying shares are being advised to use nominee services to help protect themselves against a growing number of share dealing scams. These include cold calling from so-called ‘boiler rooms' and ‘recovery rooms', often based in countries which are out of FSA jurisdiction.
Skipton launches new fixed bonds
Skipton Building Society is launching new issues of its Pick ‘N' Fix bond, paying a rate of 6.05% gross pa with a monthly income option at 5.85% gross pa.
first direct launches market leading fixed rate cash e-ISA
first direct has launched a market leading fixed rate cash e-ISA at 5.85% AER (6.125% tax free). The cash e-ISA is available until 6 November and the rate fixed until 15 June 2009.
US mortgage move could prove turning point
Jeremy Tigue, Head of Global Equities at F&C Investments, comments: "Monday has seen world markets rally as the US Government announced moves to bail out Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - the quasi-private institutions responsible for financing the US mortgage market.
AXA adds 40 investment funds
An additional 40 funds are now open for investment via the AXA Wealth Management and Corporate propositions.
Gartmore unveils absolute return funds for UK retail investors
Gartmore investment management limited (Gartmore) has confirmed its intention to launch the Gartmore European Absolute Return fund, to be co-managed by Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, subject to regulatory approval.
Cheshire raises rates on three Fixed Rate Savings Bonds
Cheshire Building Society has increased rates on three of its Fixed Rate Bonds, offering savers even better competitive rates for their money.
UK recession now more likely than not, says Barclays
The September edition of the Barclays Wealth Signpost Monthly Investment Strategy Report reports that the global economic outlook has now improved.
New asset management business to be called Ignis
The newly-created £75bn asset management business comprised of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management is to be called Ignis Asset Management.
TD Waterhouse customers look to housing sector
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "For the first time in over six months, banks do not dominate our top five buys this week, although they do still represent more than half (55.9%) of TD Waterhouse customers' top ten sells.
Falling oil prices eases inflation pressure
The recent fall in the price of oil and other commodities is good news for the markets as it eases inflationary pressures, according to Jeremy Tigue, manager of the Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust.
Insurers in the eye of the storm
With Gustav down and Hanna, Ivan and Josephine still to go, the 2008 hurricane season threatens another year of big catastrophe payouts.
No sign of recovery for UK equities yet, says F&C’s Stanley
In response to increasingly negative headlines on the UK economy, Catherine Stanley, manager of the F&C UK Dynamic Fund, believes there will be no respite just yet.
Family Investments partners with the Post Office to provide ISAs
Family Investments announced an exclusive partnership with Post Office Financial Services to provide its customers with both cash and stocks and shares ISAs which are now available via its 13,000 strong branch network and via the Post Office website.
Buy on bad news
Kate Warne, PhD, CFA, Market Strategist, Edward Jones, comments: Economic news appears to be getting more negative with many reports of recession. Banks have reduced credit, and residential property prices are declining. Despite signs of economic weakness, inflation remains high.