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Two-thirds of eligible TD Waterhouse investors take up RBS rights
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has led the field with its record £12bn rights issue and, understandably, has been the focus of our customers trading activity for the last few weeks.
BGI partners with Chi-X
iShares, the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) arm of Barclays Global Investors, is pleased to announce it is the first ETF provider to make its most liquid iShares available for trading on Chi-X Europe:
Fidelity extend marketing of Fidelity Active STrategy funds
Fidelity International has extended the marketing of its Fidelity Active STrategy (FAST) funds, a family of specialist active extension portfolios, to professional investors across Europe following the funds' conversion to UCITS III and completion of local market registration.
Skipton launches Summer Bond
Skipton Building Society is launching a limited edition Summer Bond, which offers an interest rate of 6.70% gross. The bond is available from 6 - 14 June or until maximum funds have been received.
Return of Japanese inflation good news
The return of inflation in Japan is good news for its economy and could trigger an overdue shift out of bonds into equities, according to Resolution Asset Management.
High oil price threatens to blunt US tax bonanza
With consumers having to pay more at the petrol pump, it is somewhat reducing the impact of the US government's $168 billion economic rescue package, according to Cory Gilchrist, Manager of the Gartmore US Opportunities Fund and the Gartmore SICAV US Opportunities Fund.
JPMAM continues momentum in UK institutional business
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced that it had won 21 mandates from UK pension plans at year to date 2008, with a total AUM of approximately £1 billion. JPMAM also saw significant flows into alternative asset classes such as infrastructure, real estate, and hedge funds.
Bradford & Bingley to launch fixed rate bonds offering 7%
Bradford & Bingley is to launch a limited edition range of best-buy fixed rate bonds, all offering a fantastic rate of 7.00% p.a. gross/AER to savers looking for a premium fixed return on their money.
Prudential launches two new target return funds
Prudential has launched two new Target Return funds, designed to provide inflation-beating returns (CPI plus four per cent and six per cent respectively) over the medium-term by investing in a wide range of asset classes.
F&C distribution strategy builds momentum
F&C Investments, the London-listed global asset manager with over US$ 200 billion under management, is poised to further extend its footprint by establishing a distribution and business development presence in Asia with the opening of a Hong Kong office.
Abbey issues one year fixed rate bond paying 7.01%
Abbey Savings has launched a special one-year savings account for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for one year.
ETF Securities sees massive growth in Short Oil and Livestock ETCs
ETF Securities Limited, the global pioneer of exchange traded commodities (ETCs), has seen assets and volumes expand massively making ETFS Short Oil (“SOIL”) one of the most successful ETC launches in the past 18 months.
Why successful UK equity managers should have global focus
Tim Steer, manager of the New Star UK Alpha Fund, comments on Bradford & Bingley and why successful UK equity managers should have a global focus: "Some well known market commentators may have been telling us that the worst of the credit crunch is over and things are looking up for financials, but this does not apply to all financial stocks.
New tax year brings renewed confidence to funds investors
While sentiment amongst ISA investors at the end of the tax year was extremely cautious, the beginning of the new tax year and the apparent return of stability to the markets is starting to spark renewed investor confidence according to Barclays Stockbrokers Funds Market.
Jupiter launches Strategic Bond Fund
Ariel Bezalel, manager of the newly-launched Jupiter Strategic Bond Fund will focus on investment grade bonds issued by large European/US banks, with about a third of the portfolio held in financials.