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Can we expect stock market showers this April?
As the economy slides into its worst downturn for many years, retail stock broker The Share Centre, discusses whether April - traditionally the best performing month of the year - will live up to expectations in 2008.
Virgin climate change fund achieves ‘A’ (new) rating
The Virgin Climate Change Fund has achieved an ‘A’ (New) rating from Standard & Poor’s, the world’s foremost provider of independent fund management ratings.
EPGF concludes SLI’s first development deal in Italy
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has made its first acquisition in Italy. Purchased on behalf of its European Property Growth Fund (EPGF), it brings to 12 the number of European countries in which SLI has direct commercial property interests.
New market leading 5-year fixed rate escalator ISA
Leeds Building Society has launched a market leading 5-year fixed rate ISA paying an escalating return up to 6.50% gross in year 5, with unlimited access to up to 50% of the initial amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty.
CTF top-ups continue to rise
The latest TISA Quarterly Survey of Child Trust Funds (CTFs) shows that parents and relatives continue to increase savings for their children’s’ future, despite economic uncertainty.
HSBC launches capital protected plan and capital protected ISA
HSBC Investments this week launches its Capital Protected Plan and Capital Protected ISA, designed to appeal to investors seeking tax-efficient solutions in gaining upside exposure to the UK stock market, without putting their capital at risk.
Savers click onto Skipton’s performing rate
With the new tax year just beginning, keen savers can take advantage of a reliable tax-free savings rate with Skipton Building Society at the touch of a button.
Emerging market equity values compelling
Despite stable growth and low interest rates in emerging markets, Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes that equities are still lagging and valuations remain attractive, particularly in Asia.
Friends Provident International adds 13 new funds
Friends Provident International (FPI) has announced the launch of a further 13 new fund links, which takes the total number on the FPIL mirror funds platform to more than 180.
Get the juiciest returns at the start of the tax year
With an extra 20 per cent now allowed to be saved tax free and returns one per cent higher than last year, there has arguably been no better time to invest in an ISA.
Give credit to your teenagers – it’s likely they’ll turn it down
Britain’s teenagers are far more responsible with money than parents think, according to The Children’s Mutual. While many parents say their offspring would blow a lump sum on turning 18, the youngsters are actually more likely to save than to spend, spend, spend.
‘A’ rating for SLI’s UK Equity Growth Fund
Leading investment house, Standard Life Investments’ UK Equity Growth Fund has been awarded an OBSR ‘A’ Rating.
Skipton puts a spring in savers’ step
Savers wanting to store up money for a nest egg can benefit from Skipton Building Society’s new limited edition Spring Bond, with an interest rate of 6.50%.
Simpler savings under new ISA rules
Angela Eagle MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, today reminded savers of the reforms to ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts), which will take effect from Sunday 6 April 2008.
Mexico resilient as US slows
Mexico has been one of the best performing markets year to date – up 9.9% in US$ terms - despite the economy's exposure to the slowdown in the US.