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Forecasts might underestimate impact of euro strength
Consensus earnings forecasts might be underestimating the negative impact of the Euro's strength against Sterling and the Dollar, according to Peter Jarvis, manager of the F&C European Dynamic Fund.
UK rate cut confirms rapidly deteriorating economic outlook
Today's widely anticipated 25 basis point cut in Bank of England base rates further confirms the rapidly deteriorating macro-economic outlook for the UK, says Ted Scott, manager of the F&C UK Growth & Income Fund.
Base rate decrease not all ‘gloom and doom' for savers
The Bank of England's decision to cut base rate by 0.25% will be heartily welcomed by mortgage customers on tracker and variable deals. Savers, on the other hand, will treat the news differently.
Is gold losing its shine?
Gold prices fell at the beginning of April, temporarily sinking below $900 per troy ounce as commodity markets made a hesitant start to the second quarter.
James Hay adds L&G funds to wrap and SIPP platform
James Hay has added the Legal & General (L&G) Dynamic Bond Trust and International Index Trust to both its Wrap & SIPP fund platforms.
SLI signs distribution agreement with Nordea group
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Nordea, one of the Nordic and Baltic regions largest financial groups, to distribute its Global REIT Focus Fund across the Nordic and Baltic Sea region.
IFAs and multi-managers look to life settlements
Independent financial advisers and multi-managers are turning to alternative asset classes to provide their investors with strong and more consistent returns according to EEA Fund Management.
The Irony of the IMF Global Financial Stability Report
Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments: "With estimates of the impact of the credit crisis seemingly rising by the day the IMF, in its twice yearly Global Financial Stability Report, has now topped the league with the conclusion that the carnage will cost close to $1 trillion on a mark to market basis (based on mid March pricing).
Adventurous ISA funds in demand says Skipton
Skipton Financial Services has reported an amazing shift towards aggressive ISA funds through its execution-only fund supermarket in the 2007/2008 tax year.
Threadneedle comments on Oil Prices
Oil prices have proved resilient against the credit crunch, hedge funds unwinding and fears of an economic slowdown, observes Steve Thornber, Global Equity Manager at Threadneedle.
Rise of ethical consumer to support growth in green investing
The upward trend of ethical consumerism will continue to be a key long term driver of growth, according to Charlie Thomas, manager of the Jupiter Ecology Fund.
Scottish Life International introduces new trust
Scottish Life International has introduced a new trust unique to the retail, IFA and insurance market, enabling the Settlor to make a Potentially Exempt Transfer and establish a flexible trust.
Women more likely to be responsible for household finances
Women are almost one and half times more likely to be primarily responsible for financial decisions than men in UK households, according to research from Family Investments.
Threadneedle: impact of sustained market volatility
Rebecca Chesworth, Threadneedle UK Equity Investment Specialist comments: "The last three months have seen the worst quarterly return for UK Equities for almost six years.
Bradford & Bingley launches six-month fixed rate bond
Bradford & Bingley has today launched a market-leading six-month fixed rate bond at 6.70% p.a. gross (6.81% AER) but with the bond only available for a limited period, savers will need to act fast to snap up this highly attractive rate.