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Barclays reissues Emerging Markets Optimiser
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its ground-breaking Emerging Markets Optimiser, as ongoing market turbulence continues to boost demand for investments offering lower risk exposure to high growth areas.
Last minute ISA rush
Despite current stock market volatility, this week is still expected to be the busiest of the year for ISA sales.
ISAs still unfamiliar territory for many UK savers
Three-quarters of people are unaware of the changes to ISAs which come into force next month, according to research from Nationwide Building Society.
Multi-income option available on FRIENDS Wealth Solutions Bond
Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has added a multi-income option to its recently launched FRIENDS Wealth Solutions Bond, as part of its plans to boost its investment bond offering.
Massive shortfall in use of stocks and shares ISAs
Research by Lincoln Unit Trust Managers reveals that as the end of the tax year approaches, UK adults are yet again letting tens of billions of pounds worth of tax efficient stocks and shares ISA entitlement go to waste.
The Cheshire introduces new Fixed Rate Bonds
Cheshire Building Society has launched two new Fixed Rate Bonds offering competitive rates for savers looking to secure a guaranteed return over one or two years to suit their needs.
TD Waterhouse customers go for gold
It will comes as no surprise that TD Waterhouse customers have turned their attention to HBOS following a week in which the bank has been at the centre of feverish speculation as a result of rumours about its mortgage-related debt, which later proved to be false.
New ISA rules will encourage long-term savings
New regulations from 6 April 2008 will give those with cash savings more flexibility than ever before. Savings in Cash ISAs will be able to be moved into stocks and shares without affecting annual subscription limits.
Defensive Bond Fund Strategy launch-pad for special opportunities
Even after the recent widening of credit spreads, Karl Bergqwist and Simon Surtees, Gartmore’s co-heads of fixed income and co-managers of the Gartmore Corporate Bond Fund and the Gartmore High Yield Corporate Bond Fund, continue to position their investment-grade funds defensively, with “overweight positions in government and supranational bonds of the highest credit quality.”
Increased diversification in income investing in 2008
Financial advisers in the UK plan to diversify their income investments across the markets in 2008 according to research commissioned by Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).
Leeds launch 6-Month Fixed Rate Bonds
Leeds Building Society has launched a 6-Month Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying 6.20% AER (6.11% gross per annum) on a minimum investment of only £5,000.
Investors should hold onto their bonds
Investors who switch from bonds into other types of investment product for tax advantage are likely to be no better off in most cases - and may actually be worse off in some instances - according to research by Standard Life.
Legal & General introduces dynamic bond trust to retail market
Legal & General is celebrating the success of its Dynamic Bond Trust by launching the fund to the retail market on 31 March.
TD Waterhouse offers lifeline to last minute ISA investors
There are less than two weeks to go for investors to submit their ISA applications if they want to take advantage of this year’s allowance. With tax year-end falling on a Saturday, TD Waterhouse is offering a lifeline for last minute investors who don’t want to miss out.
UK Opportunities Fund - opportunities in small cap market
Neil Veitch, SVM UK Opportunities Fund, highlights opportunities in small cap market: Fear and greed are the most basic human emotions and fear of the unknown is currently driving equity prices.