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Post Office launches new Fiveyear Saver
The Post Office announces the sixth issue of its Fiveyear Saver - a no risk, fixed-term deposit bond - which guarantees returns over a five year period with the benefit of further growth potential linked to the FTSE 100-Index.
Investors should take confidence in RBS rights issue
Nick Raynor, Investment Adviser at The Share Centre comments on today's record rights issue by Royal Bank of Scotland: "Investors who have stuck with RBS through the recent market turmoil and the ABN Amro acquisition, should feel a little more optimistic about the company's future, given today's announcement.
New Saga fixed rate bond launched
Saga has announced the issue of a new one-year fixed rate bond. The new issue will be available to savers from Wednesday 23rd April. This is a limited issue and once fully subscribed will be closed, so people should apply quickly to avoid disappointment.
Abbey's super ISA continues to offer 10 per cent
From today Abbey's Super ISA stands alone as the only ISA product in the market offering 10 per cent, if customers put an equal amount or more into any Abbey investment product. Minimum investment is £1 into the Super ISA, and £1500 into an Abbey investment product.
Bradford & Bingley launches one-year fixed rate eBond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a market-leading one-year fixed rate eBond at 6.40% p.a. gross/AER, designed to appeal to online savers looking for a highly competitive fixed return on their savings.
The Fidelity emerging Asia fund: gateway to frontier markets
Fidelity International is offering UK investors the opportunity to enter the truly emerging markets of the East with the launch this month of the Fidelity Funds Emerging Asia Fund.
James Hay warns on cash rates for SIPPS
James Hay, UK Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) provider, warns SIPP investors to check the cash rates they are currently getting on SIPPs.
Nationwide launches new bonds with increased rates for savers
Nationwide Building Society has launched a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers. With effect from today, the following bonds will be available:
Potash prices surge as demand for fertiliser continues
Contract prices agreed for the sale of potassium chloride or potash have more than doubled in the last eight months.
Takeovers and AstraZeneca boost Gartmore's Cautious Managed Fund
The Gartmore Cautious Managed Fund is benefiting from a new bout of takeover activity. On Monday, shares in Titan Europe soared after the company's former parent, Titan International, announced that it is in preliminary discussions regarding a potential offer for the company.
An energised week for oil and gas investment
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "AIM-listed oil and gas explorer, Empyrean Energy attracted strong investor interest this week and ranks as 8th most popular buy and 3rd biggest sell.
New Star balanced portfolio upgraded to ‘AA' by S&P
The latest review of the New Star Balanced Portfolio by Standard & Poor's has resulted in a rating upgrade to ‘AA' for the fund. The S&P review and consequent adjustment recognised the consistent performance of the New Star Balanced Portfolio.
Invesco Perpetual announces proposals to merge US aggressive, US Smaller Companies and US Equity Funds
Invesco Perpetual announced that, subject to shareholder approval, it will merge both the Invesco Perpetual US Aggressive Fund and Invesco Perpetual US Smaller Companies Fund into the Invesco Perpetual US Equity Fund on 23 May 2008.
moneysupermarket.com: competitive fixed rate bonds available
Commenting on the competitive fixed rate bonds available, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "There's a lot of noise in the fixed rate bond market with a wealth of launches and competitive rates topping 6.8 per cent AER - and we can only expect more to come.
Emerging markets outpace US as the 'driver of global growth'
Despite a disappointing first quarter where emerging equities fell in line with global markets, the outlook for the asset class remains positive and emerging economies will continue driving global growth for years to come.