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Scope for interest rate cuts limited by falling value of the pound
James Carrick, Investment Strategist at Legal & General Investment Management said in today’s Fundamentals briefing that although the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates aggressively, the weakness of the pound may mean that there are fewer cuts in the UK than some commentators are predicting.
SLI forges links with Fidelity’s FundsNetwork in Germany
Standard Life Investments (SLI), the global fund manager, has announced that six funds from its Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV fund range have been added to Fidelity’s FundsNetwork platform in Germany.
First State launches Global Listed Infrastructure Fund in Europe
First State Investments (UK) Ltd (“First State”) has announced the launch of its Global Listed Infrastructure Fund to European investors.
The Nottingham launches new fixed rate bond
The Nottingham has launched a new, fixed-rate bond catering for savers seeking to invest between £1,000 and £250,000 – and not needing access to their funds for at least six months.
Consumer interest in ethical investment up 18 per cent
The number of consumers willing to invest ethically has risen by a staggering 18 per cent in the past year according to research from Co-operative Insurance.
M&S money extends cash ISA rate guarantee until 2010
M&S Money is extending the interest rate guarantee on its variable rate Mini Cash ISA, underlining its commitment to offering customers consistently good savings rates.
Investors seek shelter in cash funds
Although specialist sectors were popular with investors in 2007, it was the cash funds which dominated the fund flows according to Barclays Stockbrokers.
Rates announced for NS&I's new bonds
As previously announced on 14 January 2008, NS& I is to launch two new fixed rate Bonds on 23 February 2008.
MoneyExpert.com: Lloyds TSB fixed-rate ISA
Sean Gardner, Chief Executive of moneyexpert.com, said: "With interest rates falling fixed-rate deals are a good bet and ideas such as Lloyds TSB's combi-rate are to be welcomed. Anyone stuck in a poorly-performing cash ISA should be looking around for a better rate.
Winterthur goes international
Winterthur announces its entry into the offshore market. Winterthur International, the new offshore Winterthur business, launches this week with the International Investment Bond provided by AXA Isle of Man.
Lloyds TSB launches new fixed rate cash ISA
Lloyds TSB has launched a new Fixed Rate Cash ISA with a highly competitive interest rate of up to 6.50 per cent.
Investors tap rich vein in mines
TD Waterhouse customers take profits from mining stocks after an energised week for the industry, Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “It has been an energised week for the industry with continuing concerns over the global economy and fear that commodities and metal prices could be next in line for a hammering.
Legal & General cashback ISA season offer
Legal & General is currently offering customers a rebate of the 2008 annual management charge (excluding extra expenses) for lump sum investments of at least £4,000 made into one or more of a selected range of Legal & General ISAs before 05 April 2008.
Alliance & Leicester launches new cash ISA paying 6.25%
Alliance & Leicester is launching a new ‘best buy’ version of its popular Direct ISA account – Direct ISA Issue 4. The Direct ISA Issue 4 is a mini cash ISA and will be available from Friday 8 February at Alliance & Leicester branches or online at alliance-leicester.co.uk.
Beefy British stocks shine through
Despite recent market fluctuations, traditional British stocks appear to have weathered the storm. This week business results were dominated by five traditional British companies, (BT, Rolls Royce, British Land, British Gas and BP) all of whom reported encouraging results.