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TD Waterhouse customers take advantage of eventful 48 hours
Following the frenzied activity in the global markets at the beginning of the week, which saw the FTSE 100 fall by 5.5% on Monday only to bounce back again on Tuesday, TD Waterhouse looks at how traders reacted during an eventful 48 hour period.
Powerful fund combination from Friends Provident International
Friends Provident International (FPI) announced today the launch of a new protected fund that is exclusively available through its range of Friends Provident International Limited (FPIL) regular savings and investment bond products.
Hedge funds opportunities as markets fall
The current turmoil is providing unique opportunities for hedge funds, according to François Barthélémy, Partner at F&C Partners.
Market will overcome SocGen fraud news
As news of a €5bn fraud at the heart of France's second largest bank shocks the already battered banking sector, David Moss, Director, European equities at F&C, believes the impact is likely to be short-lived.
Partial retreat on capital gains, but implications still profound
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced that he has revised his proposed reforms of Capital Gains Tax.
Market volatility continues after US rate cut
Equities in emerging markets rallied after the unexpected 0.75% cut in the benchmark US Fed Funds rate made on Tuesday, but fell back again on Wednesday in another period of volatile trade.
Schroders maximises income in turbulent times
Schroder Income Maximiser has delivered its income target of 7% for the second year running. In its first year, Schroder Income Maximiser delivered an income payment of 7.4%, followed by 7.3% in its second year.
IMA calls for abolition of fund stamp duty reserve tax
Responding to the Treasury/HMRC Discussion Paper on simplification of the Schedule 19 Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) regime, the Investment Management Association (IMA) argues that total abolition remains the best option for the UK in order to stem the flow of funds offshore, where investors perceive them to be less heavily taxed.
Market falls provide reality check for Asia Pacific equities
Following the sharp declines in Asian equities of the past days, Aberdeen believes any further share price corrections would be good for the financial health of the region and create opportunities for investors.
Alliance Trust offers discounted £10-a-buy investment dealing
Alliance Trust Savings, the share dealing expert, has announced customers can purchase shares online for the reduced rate of £10 commission until the end of January.
Threadneedle: market conditions
Risk assets in general have had a dreadful start to 2008 with increasing fears of a recession in the US driving markets significantly lower.
Bradford & Bingley launches trio of fixed rate bonds
Bradford & Bingley has today launched three competitive fixed rate bonds, ideal for savers who are looking for attractive returns on their savings at a guaranteed fixed rate.
Saga sharedealers snap up bargain banking shares
Saga has revealed that, rather than panic selling in light of recent stock market volatility, it’s customers have demonstrated their resilience by taking the opportunity to add to their portfolios and snapping up a potential bargain.
JPMorgan Asset Management launches guide to risk for trustees
As DC schemes look set to face another year of rapid growth in the midst of uncertain markets; JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has issued the latest in its DC Insights series, which identifies six key steps to understanding risk.
Is the Fed overreacting?
Simon Ward, Economist at New Star Asset Management, comments: “The Fed’s “surprise” 75 bp rate cut looks questionable, for three reasons: