Investments

Soaring petrol prices good news for ethical investors

Rising fuel costs are driving commuters out of cars onto public transport and helping boost the performance of bus and train operators.

Urquhart favours infrastructure and agriculture trends in emerging Asia

Infrastructure and agriculture in Asia are two of the major investment themes favoured by David Urquhart, manager of the recently launched Fidelity Asian Aggressive Fund.

TPG's U-Turn on B&B could pose questions for investors

Following Texas Pacific Group's (TPG) decision to withdraw from the deal with Bradford & Bingley (B&B). Nick Raynor, Investment Adviser at The Share Centre comments on what this means for investors.

Regular CTF contributions on the increase

Regular and lump sum contribution levels into Child Trust Funds are continuing to increase in value according to the latest CTF quarterly survey by TISA - The Tax Incentivised Savings Association.

Investors seek value in falling market conditions

This week saw the FTSE sliding the furthest since the Bear Stearns debacle in March, yet despite this many investors are using it as an opportunity to take advantage of market conditions.

European private equity partnership completes fund raising

F&C has held a final close at EURO;173 million for its European focused mid-market private equity fund of funds, F&C European Capital Partners LP.

Skipton fixes higher rates

Skipton Building Society is launching a new issue of its range of Pick ‘N' Fix bonds with some of the best rates on the high street.

Threadneedle: ECB decision to raise rates to 4.25%

Head of Government Bonds at Threadneedle, Quentin Fitzsimmons comments on the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate rise: "It's no surprise that, the ECB raised its key benchmark interest rate by one quarter of a percentage point to 4.25%.

ECB rate rise - snap comment from F&C

Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments on the rate increase by the European Central Bank: "As widely expected, the ECB raised interest rates today by a quarter point, to 4.25% and, surprisingly, President Trichet indicated that the move may signify the peak in rates.

Investors at cross roads on Southern Cross and Tanfield Group

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Shares in care home provider Southern Cross fell dramatically on Monday, falling 58.5% to 130 pence per share and leaving the group reeling. The profit warning from the company comes just two months after claims that Southern Cross was in a good position.

Fidelity’s real estate business makes in-roads into France

Fidelity International's move into the commercial property market continues to gather pace with the announcement today of the first French purchase for it's recently launched Pan-European Real Estate Fund.

Credit crunch sparks interest in Shariah compliant finance

The nervousness precipitated by the US credit crisis has failed to dissipate on the financial markets. In 2008, concern about the quality and market value of some banking assets has prompted major financial institutions in the US, Europe and the UK to begin capital raising.

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