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Deadline approaches for Jupiter India Fund offer period

The deadline for investors seeking to take advantage of the fixed offer price on Jupiter's newly-launched India Fund is fast approaching.

Charities braced for the market storm

Despite continuing instability in the investment markets, UK charities remain cautiously optimistic for 2008, with almost half (48%) anticipating returns of 8% or more, according to the 7th annual JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) Charities Survey

Change to NS&I's direct ISA guarantee

NS& I (National Savings and Investments) is to continue to offer a guarantee on its popular Direct ISA. From 6 April 2008 the Direct ISA will pay interest at 0.30% above the Bank of England base rate, offering an attractive rate of 5.55% per annum.

New Star voted best Multi-Manager Group 2008

New Star is delighted to announce that Mark Harris, head of the New Star fund of funds team, has been rated ‘AA’ by Citywire.

Santander on markets and the upcoming election in Russia

Jorge Fernandez Amman, Emerging Europe fund manager at Santander Asset Management comments on the prospects for Russian markets in the run-up to the Presidential election on 2 March.

Corporate Governance ‘pays’ for shareholders and performance

New research from the ABI (Association of British Insurers) shows that companies with the best corporate governance records have produced returns 18% higher than those with poor governance.

Half of IFAs plan to boost multi-manager exposure in 2008

One in two IFAs plan to boost the amount of assets they place with multi-managers during 2008, according to research from Resolution Asset Management and Simply Biz, the compliance services provider.

Bradford & Bingley to launch trio of competitive ISA products

As the countdown to the end of the tax year begins in earnest, Bradford & Bingley has announced the launch today of a trio of competitive ISA products.

James Hay adds Allianz and Martin Currie funds

James Hay has added two key funds from top investment managers to its Wrap & SIPP fund platforms.

F&C to launch Managed Portfolio Trust

F&C, the leading investment trust management group, is poised to launch one of the first new investment trust companies of 2008 by proposing to rollover its existing managed investment trust share portfolio services into a new vehicle: the F&C Managed Portfolio Trust.

Savers missing out on millons of tax free interest

More than nine out of ten UK adults are not using their full tax-free savings allowance, according to new research from Lloyds TSB Savings.

Abbey launches new Super ISA

Abbey will be launching a new Super ISA (Issue 2) with a market leading 10 per cent AER tax-free rate from 3 March 2008.

SWIP launches European Income fund

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has launched its European Income fund within its UK OEIC range to meet increasing investor demand for equity income funds.

Cash ISA savers could be missing out on tax free interest

As many as one in three Cash ISA savers are not taking full advantage of their tax? free allowance, according to research by M& S Money.

Banking fever hits the UK

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “This week, banking fever continues to grip the nation as reporting season gets into full swing.