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Investors get more from AIM than LSE
Thanks to the introduction of Rule 26, all but 13 of the 1,670 companies listed on the AIM market have now established websites where investors can access not only their latest shareholder reports but a wide range of other relevant information.
Nationwide launches fixed rate bonds paying up to 6.70%
To mark a new chapter in its history, following its merger with Portman, Nationwide Building Society will launch a range of Fixed Rate Bonds paying market leading interest rates of up to 6.70%.
Bradford & Bingley launches six-month fixed term bonds
On Monday 3rd September, Bradford & Bingley will launch two market-leading fixed term bonds, giving savers the opportunity to take advantage of highly competitive rates with the added security of a guaranteed fixed return on their savings.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 31 August 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: Investor interest has been high in resource stocks this week, with a number of TD Waterhouse customers taking the opportunity to increase exposure to the oil and gas sector by buying heavily into Petrel Resources.
James Hay adds funds from Fidelity and Credit Suisse
James Hay has added eight new funds from Fidelity and Credit Suisse to its Wrap platform.
India calls
The growth story in the Chinese telecoms market is being replicated in India, according to Sam Mahtani, deputy manager of the F&C Emerging Markets Fund.
Trust babies trump stakeholder
As the first wave of Child Trust Fund beneficiaries head off for school, performance figures reveal that kids whose parents decided to invest their voucher in an investment trust-based plan are set to be the Warren Buffet's of the playground compared to play mates who were herded into Stakeholder plans.
Investors are no longer fooled by 'greenwash'
As interest in ethical funds gathers pace it has also become more sophisticated and investors are no longer fooled by 'greenwash'.
Investors opt for single country emerging markets funds
Analysis from Fidelity FundsNetwork which compares the top ten Emerging Markets funds in 2002 with those in 2007, has revealed that investors are increasingly opting for Emerging Markets funds which focus on specific countries and regions over those which invest globally.
Schroder AS Agriculture Fund harvests $1 billion in assets
Schroder AS Agriculture Fund has reached $1bn assets under management since its launch on 27 October 2006.
Co-operative launches core fund range on Fidelity FundsNetwork
Co-operative Investments has launched three core funds onto the FundsNetwork platform widening access of its unit trusts and unique responsible investment expertise in the intermediary market.
Arcelor Mittal – Steel Strong
Roger Guy and Guillaume Rambourg, co Managers of Gartmore’s £2bn Gartmore European Selected Opportunities Fund include steel-maker Arcelor Mittal in their top ten holdings.
Gartmore’s Rogan on US stock opportunity
As the fallout from US sub-prime problems continues to unnerve international investors, it may seem counterintuitive to add a US financial stock to a portfolio.
Leeds launches fixed rate bond paying 6.40%
Leeds Building Society has launched a new highly competitive fixed rate bond paying 6.40% gross p.a./AER fixed until February 2010.
F&C launches Diversified Growth Fund
F&C is addressing the lack of portfolio diversification across pension schemes by launching the F&C Diversified Growth Fund, an efficient and unique alternative to the 'balanced' pooled platforms currently available in the UK market place.