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US smaller companies continue to outperform large caps
Richard Wilson, US Equities Fund Manager at Threadneedle comments: "American smaller companies outperformed their larger brethren - over the three months to 18 August 2008 the Russell 2000 Index has moved ahead by 0.11% in contrast to a fall of 10.3% by the S&P Composite Index.
The Halifax ISA Promise
In response to the announcement from the BBA, BSA and TISA on Cash ISA transfer best practice, Halifax can confirm that it fully supports the new guidelines and in addition is re-launching its ISA Rate Promise.
New guidelines to improve cash ISA transfer process
The British Bankers' Association, the Building Societies Association and the Tax Incentivised Savings Association have published new guidelines to speed up the transfer of cash ISAs between providers and to improve the efficiency of the process.
Energy and mining stocks cheapest for a decade
In his latest update on commodity markets, Ian Henderson, manager of the JPM Natural Resources Fund, refutes the opinion that the ‘party is over' and offers the rationale behind his strong conviction that the long-term investment case and fundamentals underpinning the commodities sector are sound:
Parents urged to make full use of Child Trust Fund allowance
Parents will be wasting £242 million in tax breaks by not making full use of their children's Child Trust Fund (CTF) allowance this year, according to figures from Unbiased.co.uk.
Private equity boost for SLI
SL Capital Partners LLP (SLCP) have announced the €520m ($780m) fourth close of European Strategic Partners 2008 (ESP2008), its latest private equity fund of funds. The final close of ESP2008 is likely to take place in March 2009.
F&C leads calls to protect minority shareholder rights in Brazil
F&C has been joined by over a dozen leading UK, North American and European institutional investors in writing to the Brazilian securities regulator, the Commissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), to urge greater legal protections for minority shareholders.
More inflation beating products from Britannia
Britannia Building Society has added another inflation beating product to its savings range. Available from Saturday 23 August, the new Inflation Beater 2 year Bond guarantees an interest rate higher than the Rate of Inflation.
RAM launches 130/30 guide
Resolution Asset Management, the £51bn multi-specialist investment provider, has launched a new guide to 130/30 funds as it seeks to broaden understanding of short extension strategies among intermediaries and their clients.
Euro corporate bonds: pessimism breeds opportunity
Paul Read, co-head of fixed income at Invesco Perpetual describes the development of the European corporate bond market and analyses the reasons for the enormous spread widening in the last few months.
TD Waterhouse customers ride the black horse once again
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Once again, Lloyds TSB occupies the top position among the banks this week with our customer trading statistics showing a stunning single day leap of 78% in buying activity following news that the Black Horse has stopped chasing Deutsche Postbank.
Leeds to launch Fixed Rate Bond with access
Leeds Building Society is launching a new fixed rate bond that combines a competitive return of up to 6.25% gross p.a./AER, with access to 25% of the balance without notice or penalty at any time.
Oil sector rallies UK Opportunities
As the FTSE rallied this week, boosted by oil and mining stocks, Phil Doel, manager of the F&C UK Opportunities fund, continues to see opportunities in the sector.
Bond markets react to inflation report
With the Bank of England's Quarterly Inflation Report talking about a fall in the headline inflation rate in the medium term and a significant snap-back in the oil price, bond markets were quick to price in two, possibly three, rate cuts in the next 12 months.
Robust Latin American banks buck the global trend
Latin American markets have outperformed developed markets over the last year, buoyed by strength in commodities, minimal exposure to the sub-prime crisis and strong, domestic-led, growth.