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AIC publishes Venture Capital Trust factsheet

As investors and advisers explore potential opportunities in the VCT market in time for the end of the tax year, the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has published a factsheet on VCTs available to download from the AIC website, theaic.co.uk.

Abbey issues new six month eBond and branch bond

Abbey Savings has announced the launch of two new six-month bonds paying up to 6.60 per cent gross (6.71 per cent AER) for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for six months.

Resilient stocks in volatile times

Retail stockbroker, The Share Centre is encouraging investors to remain positive about the recent market fluctuations, and is reminding them of the buying opportunities that can be unearthed during these volatile times.

Barclays boosts range with Emerging Markets Optimiser

Barclays Wealth continues to broaden its protected investment proposition with the addition of a new style of investment offering dynamic exposure to emerging market performance.

'Boring' will be the investment hot spot for 2008

Turbulent financial markets, the ongoing fall-out from the credit crunch and recessionary fears all mean that more conservative funds are set to make a comeback on the radars of private investors and their advisers according to two leading fund pickers.

SLI to offer 0% initial charge on investment trust range

Standard Life Investments, a leading fund manager, is to offer investors 0% initial charge on investments in its range of award-winning Investment Trusts during this year’s ISA season.

JPM Europe Dynamic Long Short Fund wins Eurohedge award

JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is delighted to announce that the JPM Europe Dynamic Long Short Fund has been awarded the Eurohedge 2007 Award - European Equity (under US$500 million).

Barclays Wealth boosts new Defined Returns kick-out to 11 per cent

Barclays Wealth for Professional Advisers has boosted the pay-off on the annual kick-out option of its latest Defined Returns Plan as it closes the previous series a week early due to investor demand.

Jupiter announces alliance with Taishin Financial Holdings

Jupiter Asset Management is delighted to announce a strategic alliance with Taishin Financial Holdings, Taiwan's second largest financial holding company.

Impact of Renewable Energy Directive on companies

Charlie Thomas, fund manager of the Jupiter Ecology Fund, comments on the impact of the European Commission's Renewable Energy Directive on companies.

James Hay adds New Star Heart of Africa fund

James Hay has added the New Star Heart of Africa Fund to both its Wrap & SIPP fund ranges.

M&G wins the double at Trustnet Awards 2008

M&G Investments has beaten off stiff competition to win two categories at the Trustnet Awards 2008.

New Star active portfolio posts six years of consistent outperformance

New Star is delighted to announce that on the 2 January 2008, Mark Harris and Craig Heron celebrated six years of managing the New Star Active Portfolio.

Legal & General launches Growth Investment Plan Plus 12

Legal & General is continuing its series of capital protected investment plans with the launch of Growth Investment Plan Plus 12, available for investment for a limited (seven week) offer period from Monday 14 January to Friday 29 February 2008.

Scottish Life adds new managers and funds to core investment range

Scottish Life, the pensions specialist arm of the Royal London Group, is giving customers extra choice by adding four leading investment partners and 16 new funds to its core investment range.