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Don’t panic – consider the longer term says The Share Centre
As investors worldwide remain anxious about the credit crunch and its knock-on effect, The Share Centre is advising investors to remain positive and reminding them that these periods of volatility can present opportunities for long term investors.
Signs of 'panic and capitulation' amidst the market carnage
Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments on the current market turmoil: "The deterioration in the US and global economic backdrop has intensified over recent weeks and market volatility has continued to be led by turbulence emanating from the credit markets, culminating last week in the collapse of Bear Stearns.
Beware restrictive ISA transfers
With the ISA season now kicking off, Abbey warns people to watch out for restrictive transfer conditions when choosing a new ISA provider.
Fairinvestment.co.uk launches FREE online Guide to ISA Changes
From April 6th 2008, the Government is making some changes to the way Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) work.
Despite reform, two-thirds of people still do not have an ISA
Almost two thirds of people (62%) do not have an ISA, according to research from Nationwide Building Society.
Bear Stearns hits the rocks
One of the US's largest investment banks Bear Stearns has been forced to seek emergency funding. JP Morgan Chase and the Federal Reserve of New York have provided funds for 28 days.
Vintage years in the investment company sector
With Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust, Britain’s oldest investment company, due to celebrate its 140th Birthday on 19 March, the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has looked at investment companies celebrating vintage years in the wider sector - and there are a good many of them.
Gold hits $1000 an ounce
Roland Kitson, Director, Close Investments, comments on gold hitting $1000 an ounce: “The price of all commodities has been rising in recent months and this latest peak in the price of gold has been driven by its reputation as a safe haven against the weak dollar and fears about the US economy going into recession.
HSBC anticipates near-term correction in soft commodities
HSBC Investments – an early bull in the soft commodities rally – has turned short-term bear in anticipation that the asset class will cool further in coming months.
IMA welcomes European passport for retail real estate funds
Responding to the European Commission Expert Group's report on open ended real estate funds (OEREFs), The Investment Management Association (IMA) welcomes proposals for the creation of a European passport for retail OEREFs
Cash ISAs set to dominate this year – but at what long-term cost?
The majority of active investors are either undecided or will not be investing in an Individual Savings Account (ISA) before 6 April 2008, according to research from New Star Investment Funds.
TD Waterhouse most popular trades: Budget Special
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “No one would argue with the Chancellor’s statement yesterday that it is a time of “great uncertainty”, as he stepped up to deliver his first Budget to the nation.
UK equities priced for recession and no recovery
Since the beginning of the year, the investment landscape has been changing. The UK stock market is down but some of last year’s oversold growth candidates are up. The turnaround in some instances has been quite stark, despite no real change in the economic fundamentals.
Jury is out on US jobs data
The US Department of Labour‘s latest job statistics, showing 63,000 non-farm jobs were eliminated in February, are disquieting but should not be read as conclusive evidence that the US economy has gone into recession, says Cory Gilchrist, manager of Gartmore’s US Opportunities Fund and the SICAV US Opportunities Fund.
Discount offer gives investors something to smile about
The Co-operative Investments is offering investors the chance to beat the fast approaching ISA allowance deadline and avoid paying any of the usual initial fees.