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The case for unit linked investment bonds post Budget
A key announcement in Alistair Darling’s budget speech was that the rules regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for collectives will change from April 2008.
ISA changes don’t go far enough
Fidelity FundsNetwork is calling on the government to make further changes to ISA legislation to build on the changes set to be introduced on 6th April 2008.
Recession biggest financial threat to investors
Research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) indicates that stock market upheavals and the continuing credit crunch are concerning both active investors and the general public.
IFAs reveal “Top Picks” for ISA season
IFAs are tipping Asian equities (ex Japan) as the asset class they think will perform best in 2008, according to new research from James Hay.
engage Mutual Funds make positive progress at first anniversary
February saw the first anniversary of the launch of two new Life funds, made available to investors through the Progressive Bond from engage Mutual Assurance.
FSA warns on market abuse
The Financial Services Authority today confirmed that it is investigating trading in UK financial shares in recent days.
Threadneedle believes value still available despite ongoing volatility
Alex Lyle, Threadneedle’s Head of Managed Funds comments: The credit crisis moved on another stage at the weekend with the dramatic rescue of Bear Stearns by a combination of the U.S. Federal Reserve and J.P. Morgan.
James Hay adds Fidelity Funds to Wrap and SIPP platform
James Hay has added the Fidelity Sterling Bond, Fidelity China Focus and Fidelity Asian Aggressive (New launch) to both its Wrap & SIPP fund platforms.
Lothian Pension Fund reappoints Standard Life Invesments
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, today announced that it has been reappointed by the £3bn Lothian Pension Fund to manage a segregated property portfolio valued at £350m.
Let’s talk about debts baby
British parents consider talking to children about money facts to be more important than educating them on STDs, racism or religion - according to new research by Engage Mutual Assurance.
Royal London maintains position among top with profits payouts
Royal London, UK mutual life and pensions company, has announced bonuses for 2007 on its with profits policies.
Investors continue to seek gains from market volatility
Despite the FTSE plunging over 200 points, many investors are seeing this as an opportunity to take advantage of market conditions; 59% of orders executed by Barclays Stockbrokers clients on Monday were buys (compared to 41% sells).
Barclays Stockbrokers launches new Investment Note
Barclays Stockbrokers announces the launch of a new Investment Note targeting those investors seeking income, which offers quarterly income payments equivalent to seven per cent p.a. gross.
Over 20 million women set to miss out on tax efficient benefits
Worryingly, the majority (66%) of British females will not be investing in an Individual Savings Account (ISA) before 5 April 2008, and are on track to become the ‘biggest losers‘ in the tax-free savings stakes according to new research from The Co-operative Bank Cash ISA’s.
Legal & General Property anticipate recovery in second half of 2008
In today’s Fundamentals briefing Rob Martin, Head of Performance Analysis and Research at Legal & General Property said that he expected total returns on property to turn positive again in the second half of 2008.