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Strong fund flows into emerging markets on positive earnings outlook
In the last week, fund inflows into equities in emerging markets have reached the highest level for almost two years. Investor interest has been prompted by evidence of economic health in core developing economies, while the US economy is slowing.
Investor offer is something to smile about
The Co-operative Investments has linked up fund supermarket, smile Invest, to offer a unique opportunity to invest in its award winning socially responsible investment (SRI) fund without paying the usual five percent initial fee.
NatWest launches new internet-only ISA
The e-ISA offers a highly competitive rate of interest for customers who enjoy the ease of on-line banking, and benefits from an AER guaranteed to match or better Bank of England Base rate until at least July 2009.
Parental purses stretched to breaking point
With new research showing that parents will put their financial futures at risk to help fund their child’s education, The Children’s Mutual is urging parents of younger children to plan early and start saving.
Leeds Building Society launch 1 year fixed rate bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 1-Year Fixed Rate Bond paying 6.25% gross p.a./AER on a minimum balance of only £100 with access, without notice or penalty, to 50% of the amount invested at any time.
SLI launches India Equity SICAV
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has announced the launch of an India Equity SICAV Fund aimed at institutional and retail investors in Continental Europe.
Royal London European Growth Trust moves overweight banks
After being aggressively underweight the banking sector for much of the year, culminating in a 7% underweight position on 18th September, Kevin Lilley, Royal London’s European Growth Trust manager has reversed his strategy and moved to overweight the sector on 26th September.
Engage offers new opportunity to save for kids, tax exempt
Engage Mutual Assurance, a leading provider of Child Trust Funds (CTF), has launched a new product to encourage parents to save for older children who missed the CTF deadline.
Take advantage of exceptional fixed term savings deals
Abbey Savings today advises customers to take advantage of the unusual market conditions which has given rise to some excellent fixed rate savings deals. Due to recent wholesale market conditions, LIBOR has diverged from the base rate. Typically LIBOR operates at rates similar to the base rate.
Friends Provident unveils the new Wealth Solutions Bond
Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has launched its new Friends Wealth Solutions Bond.
Abbey UK growth fund: investment outlook
Richard Moore assumed management of the Abbey UK Growth fund in July. Over three months, the fund is placed in the upper quartile in its sector.
SAGA Personal Finance offers more to savers
Saga Personal Finance has announced that it is now giving customers an even wider choice of high-interest savings products, with the new issue of two fixed rate bonds. It is also increasing the interest rate on its online savings account to 6.30% AER.
moneysupermarket.com: Bradford & Bingley's 1-year fixed-rate ISA
Commenting on the launch of Bradford & Bingley’s one-year fixed-rate ISA, paying 6.2 per cent AER, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: “What a difference a couple of weeks makes.
Jupiter extends SICAV range with New Europe Fund
Jupiter Asset Management is planning to launch a fund investing in emerging Europe as part of the Jupiter Global Fund SICAV.
Standard Life Wrap wins Best Wrap Platform award
Standard Life was recognised with two awards at the annual ‘Pensions Management – Technology, Administration and Service Awards’ ceremony in London on Wednesday 26 September.