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Royal London AM joins Fidelity FundsNetwork
Fidelity FundsNetwork has announced that Royal London AM (RLAM) has joined the platform adding a diverse number of its funds. The new additions bring the total number of funds available on FundsNetwork to nearly 1100 from 59 different providers.
Elimination of taper relief a threat to entrepreneurship
Hamish Mair, manager of the F&C Private Equity Trust, said although the single CGT rate was a welcome move for investors in publicly quoted companies, the elimination of taper relief threatened the future of entrepreneurship in the UK.
Investors Capital Trust - budget boost for 'B' share
Rodger McNair, manager of Investors Capital Trust (ICT), welcomed Chancellor Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget decision to reduce Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 40% to 18% from April 2008, saying it would benefit the trust's shareholders, in particular those investing through the trust's B shares.
'Green' tax not enough to reduce aviation emissions
Aviation has once again come to the centre of the global warming debate following this week's Pre-Budget Report.
US jobs data has positive aspects
Recent US jobs data releases have given credence to the contention of Marsico Capital Management that the US economy is slowing in a measured but sustainable fashion, according to Cory Gilchrist, manager of the Gartmore US Opportunities Fund and Gartmore SICAV US Opportunities Fund.
Gartmore European Selected Opportunities favours German stocks
Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, co managers of Gartmore’ s European Selected Opportunities Fund and Gartmore SICAV Continental European Fund are optimistic in their outlook for Europe citing positive growth momentum in Germany.
Greece provides route into emerging Europe for SWIP
Greece is one of the key routes into emerging Europe for Scottish Widows Investment Partnership’s (SWIP) European equity funds.
Merrant signs up SLI for Chinese and Indian equities expertise
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Merrant, the Swedish multi-manager company.
F&C Investment Outlook- 4th Quarter
Despite a a volatile third quarter, F&C remains positive on equities and belives markets will continue to be driven by a combination of an easing in monetary policy, corporate earnings and share-buybacks.
M&S Money extends cash ISA rate guarantee
M&S Money is extending the interest rate guarantee on its variable rate Mini Cash ISA for a further six months.
SLI wins £340m bond mandate from Rentokil
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest fixed income managers in the UK, today announced that it has been selected by the Rentokil Initial Pension Trust Ltd to manage an active UK corporate bond portfolio valued at £340m.
Fund chief testifies on Energy Independence and Global Warming
The head of one of Europe's largest money managers, Alain Grisay, Chief Executive of F&C Asset Management, is today set to testify before the US Congressional Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in Washington DC.
Rising rates good news for Yorkshire savers
Yorkshire Building Society is offering a one-year fixed rate bond paying 6.5% gross per annum (5.20% net) for anyone who invests before 31st October.
Post Office launches new “Fiveyear Saver”
The Post Office has announced the fifth issue of its Fiveyear Saver – a no risk, fixed-term deposit bond - which guarantees returns over a five year period with the benefit of further growth potential linked to the FTSE 100-Index.
Investors find buying opportunities from market volatility
While markets continue to be volatile following the recent credit crunch, investors have remained buoyant and 72% see market volatility as a buying opportunity according to Barclays Stockbrokers.