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Inflation vs. Growth
As the dollar hits record lows against the euro, the Bank of England continues to lean towards the views of its European counterpart, away from the economy-boosting strategy of the Fed.
New issuance brings hope for battered credit market
After months of turmoil, fund managers are beginning to find new opportunities in the credit markets, as issuance of bonds re-emerges following recent relative stability.
Banking stocks: A leap of faith?
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “The 1 in 5 (21%) of TD Waterhouse customers who took a leap of faith with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) this week would have been pleased to see the bank shrug off fears of further asset write-downs and capital concerns from its acquisition of ABN Amro in its full-year results today.
Newcastle launches ISA plus
Newcastle Building Society today announced the launch of its new ISA Plus with a rate of 6.00 gross/AER for balances over £3,000.
Nestle continues to impress
Nestle shares soared last week after the Swiss-quoted group reported full-year profits ahead of consensus estimates, capping off a remarkable year for the food manufacturing giant.
Positive aspects to housing data – Gartmore Sub-Adviser Marsico
The recent set of economic indicators about the US housing market conveys a mixed picture about the sector’s health, according to Colorado-based Marsico Capital Management, sub-adviser to Gartmore’s US Opportunities, Gartmore’s SICAV US Opportunities and Gartmore’s US Growth Funds.
Virgin welcomes proposal for a Green Individual Savings Account
Virgin Money welcomes George Osborne's proposal to set up a working group to look at Green Individual Savings Accounts.
The ISA countdown begins as tax-year end draws closer
Time is running out for those wishing to make the most of their ISA allowance with less than 40 days to go before tax-year end.
Hit the 5th April 2008 deadline for a Jupiter ISA
With the end of the tax year fast approaching, Jupiter is reminding investors planning to use their 2007/2008 Isa allowance to complete their applications ahead of the April 5th deadline.
Jupiter welcomes proposal to develop Green Individual Savings Account
Jupiter welcomes proposal by Conservatives to develop Green Individual Savings Account (GISA). "We welcome the proposal by the Shadow Chancellor George Osborne for a working group to look at the potential for a green individual savings account (GISA)."
Merchant Investors links to Sanlam flagship funds
Merchant Investors, the specialist pensions and investment provider, has added the Sanlam Global Financial Fund, Sanlam Global Best Ideas Fund and Sanlam UK Equity Fund, to the range of fund links available through its OneSIPP, onshore bonds and other products.
ISA war gathers pace
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk comments: “The rush for a slice of the tax-free market is really heating up now, with 42% of mini cash ISA products being amended since the beginning of February and 80% since the beginning of January.
Positive outlook for investors in Russia, says Barings
As the latest polls predict a landslide victory for Dimitry Medvedev in the Russian presidential elections this weekend, Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes Russia continues to be an attractive investment opportunity throughout 2008.
Barclays Stockbrokers launches investment ISA
Barclays Stockbrokers has launched its 2008 ISA offering - the ‘Investment ISA’ - which has been designed to cater for the differing needs, risk profiles and objectives of investors.
Barclays and BP’s dividend hikes good news for trust investors
Aberdeen Asset Managers (Aberdeen) believes recently announced increases in the dividends paid by some UK companies will benefit investment trust investors this year and over the long term.