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HMRC celebrates a new arrival - the child trust fund podcast
Parents, guardians and mums and dads-to be, can find out everything they need to know about the Child Trust Fund (CTF) in a new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) podcast launched today.
moneysupermarket.com: Icesave fixed rate bond paying 7.01%
Commenting on the launch of the new Fixed Rate Bond at 7.01 per cent from Icesave, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It has been widely reported that banks are keen to focus on fixed rate products in order to lock in cash.
Invesco Perpetual launches European equities and bonds fund
Invesco Perpetual today announced the launch of the Invesco Perpetual European High Income Fund, a new fund providing a flexible combination of European equities and bonds.
Cahoot launches six-month bond paying 6.87%
cahoot has announced the launch of a short-term fixed-rate bond paying 6.87 per cent AER. The bond is available from 30 April 2008 to 31 May 2008 (subject to availability), and customers can apply online at cahoot.com.
JOHCM: Earnings headwinds affects global economic growth story
Rod Marsden, Senior Fund Manager of the JOHCM Continental European Fund and JOHCM European Fund, shares his thoughts on the outlook for European equities: "The past year has been a difficult time for many parts of the market as we have seen from the looming downturn in industrial growth.
You don't need to ‘Bea' millionaire to get on the property ladder
Last week, Princess Beatrice was seen out and about in Belgravia house hunting for a £4.5 million property, financed by a trust fund that matured on her 18th birthday.
James Hay adds 17 L&G funds to wrap platforms
James Hay has added 17 Legal & General (L&G) funds to both its Wrap SIPP and Wrap offshore bond platform. The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,359 funds from 57 different providers.
Engage with profits strong investment performance
After a year of volatile investment performance in the marketplace, Engage Mutual is pleased to announce good returns for With Profits customers in its April bonus declaration.
Bradford & Bingley launches one-year fixed rate bond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a market-leading one-year fixed rate bond at 6.60% p.a. gross/AER, ideal for savers who are looking to earn a great rate on their money by locking into a one-year fixed rate.
Threadneedle update on emerging market local fund first quarter
Richard House, Threadneedle's Emerging Market Local Fund Manager, comments on the current market conditions and the fund's first quarter performance following launch:
Emerging Markets: Africa and Middle East on the rise
Estrella Llorente, portfolio manager, Santander Asset Management UK, comments on the prospects for global emerging markets: "Higher inflation, concerns over the credit market and the slowing US economy are still impacting the Emerging markets this year.
Newcastle Building Society launches fixed rate bond
Newcastle Building Society today announced the launch of its new one year fixed- rate bond, with a rate of 6.30% Gross/AER on a minimum investment of £5,000.
Fidelity's sterling bond fund celebrates three year anniversary
Corporate bonds should bounce back in 2008, after a year of significant underperformance, but a flexible approach will be needed to continue providing investors with a consistent income.
Taiwan to benefit from political change, says Barings
Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes that secular growth in Asian markets will continue to be driven by domestic demand and asset reflation, and that Asian equities currently offer attractive valuations following the recent market correction.
Back to bonds
As investors try to work out the best time to come back to the credit, Fatima Luis, manager of the F&C Strategic Bond Fund, said that monetary policy and new issuance shows this could be the right time to gain exposure to bonds.