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Inflation limits MPC's action
Economists were taken by surprise this week when the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee failed to agree on whether interest rates should be further cut this month.
Governance improves as more investors turn to emerging markets
As more investors focus their attention on the very attractive investment opportunities emerging markets can offer, many companies in these markets have responded by polishing up their governance standards.
World's largest food company is highly optimistic
Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, co managers of the Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund and the Gartmore SICAV Continental European Fund, single out Nestle's ability to pass on sharp rises in material costs to the consumers as one of the key reasons for Nestle's stellar performance.
RBS steps up with rights issue
They are often seen as evidence of a company's failing strategy and as an implicit demand for shareholders to find extra cash. One of the key downsides to this rights issue is that at least some of the proceeds will, in effect, enter RBS coffers and depart immediately.
TD Waterhouse customers take issue with banks
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "It is no coincidence that Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays are at the top of our top ten buys and sells this week with both banks hitting the headlines.
JPMorgan Asset Management funds added to pension platform
A further seven JPMorgan Asset Management funds have been added to the Norwich Union Pensions Platform giving investors access to a wide range of investment vehicles to enhance their retirement portfolios.
Nationwide launches range of bonds with increased rates
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers.
Testing the water during market volatility
Many people choose to invest their money in cash funds when the market goes through a period of uncertainty.
Emerging markets most desired among buyers of protected investments
Emerging markets is the investment area to which investors are most eager to gain exposure through a protected investment, according to research from Barclays Wealth.
SLI lifts Multi-Asset Manager of the Year Award
Standard Life Investments, a leading investment house, announced that it has won the ‘Multi-Asset Manager of the Year' Award at the UK Pensions Awards 2008 held in London last night (Tuesday 22nd April).
AEGON offers guarantees with launch of Investment Control
AEGON Scottish Equitable has launched Investment Control, an onshore bond offering investors a wide choice of funds, control over how the bond is paid for and certainty of money-back guarantees.
The Share Centre 30 per cent rise in ISA take-up
Against the backdrop of a difficult market, end of tax year figures from retail stockbroker, The Share Centre, show a defiant 30 per cent rise in the number of Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) opened, compared with the same period in 2007.
Savings with a spring!
Chelsea Building Society is launching two new Spring Fixed Rate Bonds from Wednesday 23 April 2008.
Yorkshire launches e-Bonds
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new, internet based, fixed rate savings bond. The first issue is a one-year bond paying 6.20% gross/AER and is available until 31st May.
RBS rights issue confirms Threadneedle stock views on banks
Leigh Harrison, Threadneedle Head of UK Equities comments: "Royal Bank of Scotland's £12bn rights issue comes as little surprise having been widely expected by analysts for some months and trailed extensively in the media in the last few weeks.