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Two thirds of ISA savers want limits on cash ISAs increased

66% of ISA savers think, that if they could be increased, cash ISA limits should be brought into line with higher stocks and shares ISA limits for all savers, according to research by Nationwide Building Society, which also reveals that many people find the tax-free savings accounts complicated or confusing.

JPMAM launches Global Convertibles Income investment company

J.P. Morgan Asset Management announces the launch of JPMorgan Global Convertibles Income Fund Limited by way of a placing and an offer for subscription.

Skipton launches new E-Bond range

Skipton Building Society has launched an attractive new E-Bond range offering savers up to 2.40%.

Security company G4S locks investor interest

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments on investor interest in a mixed bag of global companies: "The spotlight fell on G4S (GFS) last week after it announced on 7 May that its profit margin had fallen.

Barclay’s international trader clients take a bite of Apple in 2013

Barclays Stockbrokers has revealed that since the start of 2013, seven of the top ten traded stocks1 by clients on its International Trader platform have had a technology focus.

Flash crash fails to deter gold investors

Despite its recent plunge in value, 41.8% of retail investors who invest in gold say it's not changed their investment strategy and they are continuing to buy or hold, according to the latest Halifax Share Dealing Market Tracker.

Investor appetite for infrastructure funds continues to grow

Investec Wealth & Investment (“IW&I”) has increased its clients’ overall exposure to infrastructure funds by over £40m over the last 12 months and by £60m over two years.

New spring savings accounts from Skipton

Skipton Building Society is launching attractive new Fixed Rate ISA and Fixed Rate Bond accounts, offering savers up to 2.40%.

A fund for US recovery: AXA Framlingon American Growth

It seems the US economy is back on track. Recent data from the US Department of Commerce shows consumer spending picking up and house prices recovering.It is no surprise the US market has powered ahead in response.

Ten reasons to give ethical investment the green light

Socially responsible investment (SRI) allows people to align their personal beliefs regarding environmental, social and ethical concerns with their financial objectives.

A fund for a careful outlook - CF Miton Strategic Portfolio

The world is undertaking a huge financial experiment according to Martin Gray, manager of the CF Miton Strategic Portfolio Fund.

What next for gold?

Following the worst sell off in gold for 30 years many investors are scratching their heads.

Skipton launches Special Edition Regular Saver and 160 Day Bond

Skipton Building Society is celebrating its 160th anniversary by offering two competitive special edition accounts.

iShares expands European corporate bond range with financials ETF

iShares, the exchange traded funds (‘ETF') platform of BlackRock, has announced the expansion of its European corporate bond suite with a new bond ETF focused on financial issuers.

Henderson Global Technology fund

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, picks Technology as the growth sector for investors and names the Henderson Global Technology fund as a sector favourite.