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James Hay reveals best selling funds across its platforms in 2007
James Hay, the UK SIPP provider, has revealed the best selling funds from its Wrap and SIPP platforms in 2007.
Leeds launch 1-Year Fixed Rate Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a 1-Year Fixed Rate Bond paying up to 6.20% gross p.a. / AER. Furthermore, there is a monthly interest version for people who require an income and access to up to 50% of their funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Leeds launch 6-Month Fixed Rate Postal Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a 6-Month Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying 6.20% AER (6.11% gross per annum). Furthermore, customers can have access to all of their funds at any time without notice or penalty.
Select property fund increases direct Asia pacific exposure
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, has announced that it has made its second direct investment in the Asia Pacific property market with the acquisition of a property in Sydney, Australia for AU$26m.
US Federal Reserve interest rate cut
As the US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by 0.75%, Richard Woolnough, manager of the M&G Optimal Income Fund, comments on the outlook for bond markets:
Fed rate cut
Ted Scott, manager of F&C's UK Growth & Income Fund, comments: "The rate cut is a response to the rapidly deteriorating economic conditions that the market is increasingly factoring in
Market turmoil - fortune favours the bold
Paul Niven, Head of Asset Allocation at F&C Investments, comments on the recent turmoil in global markets:
Alliance & Leicester's fixed rate bond is a sell out
Due to the unprecedented popularity of Alliance & Leicester’s recently launched Fixed Rate Bond, the product has now been withdrawn.
Gold, platinum and diamonds to shine on in 2008
Alliance Trust today forecast that a combination of rising demand from Asian economies and a continuing global tightness of supply will result in another strong year for the mining sector.
Barclays launches new investment notes
Barclays Stockbrokers has announced the launch of two new Investment Notes to tie in with the start of ISA season – one linked to the Dow Jones EuroSTOXX 50 Index, and one tracking the performance of the FTSE 100 Index.
Scottish Widows Life and Pension Property Funds
Scottish Widows has introduced a 180-day delay period for certain transactions involving the Scottish Widows Life Property Fund and the Scottish Widows Pension Property Fund.
New unconstrained European equity fund from Fidelity
Fidelity International has launched the Fidelity Funds European Special Situations Fund, an unconstrained and concentrated equity fund within the Fidelity SICAV.
Virgin Money launches new ‘Climate Change Fund’
As consumers increasingly look to go green, research reveals that investing in environmentally aware companies can improve investment performance.
The Share Centre announces new funds initiatives for 2008
The second half of 2007 offered a sharp reminder of just how volatile markets can be, with even seasoned investors left to question where to invest in 2008.
RICS comment on Scottish Equitable
Commenting on the news that Scottish Equitable has introduced delays of up to 12 months on its commercial property fund, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist said: