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More kids cash goes missing

With the Government's Child Trust Fund initiative reaching its third anniversary since inception, it seems that giving money away is still no easy task.

More 'dirty laundry to be aired' despite market rally

This week's rally in stock prices has been seen by some as a sign that most of 'the dirty laundry' from the credit crunch has now been 'put out to air', but according to Jeremy Tigue, manager of the Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust

Siefores expected to boost Mexican Equity Investment

The introduction of new pension legislation in Mexico under the System of Retirement Savings Act is expected to encourage investment in the country’s equity market.

Market volatility reveals some good buying opportunities in Europe

“Volatility remains the prevailing theme for Europe’s equity markets”, say Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, Managers of the Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund and the Gartmore SICAV Continental European Fund.

New Star’s Richard Pease gives his outlook on Europe

The New Star European Growth Fund, managed by Richard Pease, is in the top ten per cent of funds in its sector both since launch and in the three months to 29 February 2008.

Moneyfacts.co.uk mini cash ISA survey

Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk – the money search engine, comments on this year’s findings: “This year’s moneyfacts.co.uk mini cash ISA survey shows the projected value of £3,000 over the tax year 2007 to 2008.

Life Trust launches new cash fund

Life Trust has announced the introduction of the LT Henderson Liquid Assets Fund for investors in its Longevity Income Plan (LIP).

Fidelity International real estate business expands into Germany

Fidelity International’s Real Estate Business is planning to expand into the Continental European market with the opening of a dedicated Fidelity Real Estate Business office in Munich, and the first German purchase for Fidelity’s new Pan European Real Estate Fund.

TD investors shop for a bargain at Debenhams

This week TD Waterhouse investors were out on the high street in search of a bargain and there was only one place to go – British department store chain Debenhams.

Leading global asset manager enhances U.S. presence

Threadneedle, a leading global asset manager based in London, is to expand its presence in the US market.

Risk-based funds set to make deep in-roads

Speaking on the first anniversary of the launch of F&C's Lifestyle fund range, John Yule, Head of UK Retail Distribution at F&C said he expected to see significant momentum in the growth of risk-based funds in the UK market fuelled by developments in the regulatory and distribution landscape.

Save an average of £171 with a £4000 Halifax ISA Investor

Halifax Financial Services stocks and shares ISA customers that invest £4000 will save on average £171.25 in upfront charges, compared to other banks.

Market volatility is blamed for sleepless nights over finances

The recent turmoil in the equity markets is causing nearly one in three (31 percent) middle-aged and older adults to lose sleep or feel greater levels of stress as a result of their financial position, a YouGov survey sponsored by The Hartford shows.

Yorkshire’s April one year bond set at 6%

Yorkshire Building Society has set the rate on its April one year fixed rate bond to 6.00% gross per annum (4.80% net).

New Star and TATA Asset Management to launch India fund

New Star is pleased to announce a partnership with TATA Asset Management part of the TATA Group, one of India’s largest business conglomerates.