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Fool.co.uk: Impact of recent stock market volatility
David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at Fool.co.uk, says: “Recent volatility in stock markets around the world has prompted investors to rush online for information about the stock market turmoil.
Abbey issues new fixed-term savings bonds
Abbey Savings has launched its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.
Study costs for professions soar
Parents celebrating their children’s exam success this week, and the start of their journey to become architects, doctors or solicitors, could be surprised by rocketing study costs according to figures from The Children’s Mutual.
Fidelity upgrades functionality for online portfolio management
Advisers using Fidelity FundsNetwork can now take advantage of a newly launched online switching service for the FundsNetwork SIPP, onshore Investment Bond and International Bond clients, as well as an upgraded Morningstar X-Ray Service.
Survey reveals online traders’ secret deals
A survey of over 1,000 online investors by share dealing expert Alliance Trust reveals almost half (48%) invest while at work, and 14% of online traders confess to pretending to work while doing so.
Will market turmoil spark a flight to large cap equities?
Market jitters could drive UK equity investors back to large-cap stocks after a five-year period of relative neglect, says Fidelity International, the UK’s largest mutual fund manager.
Tomorrow adds new funds to external fund link offering
Tomorrow has enhanced the number of funds available through its pensions range, by adding two Fidelity International funds and one Invesco Perpetual fund to its platform.
Leeds Inflation Buster Bond proves extremely popular
Leeds Building Society’s Inflation Buster Bond has proved extremely popular as customers look to secure a return that is guaranteed to beat inflation by 3.00%.
Bond markets remain volatile but opportunities for stockpickers
Volatility in global bond markets may soon start to represent a buying opportunity for portfolio managers who are able to select high quality opportunities, says Fidelity International.
Prudential launches factory-gate pricing
Prudential has unveiled the detailed pricing structure of its new unit-linked bond wrapper – the Prudential Investment Plan (PIP) - which gives investors access to 63 funds managed by Prudential and other leading UK investment companies.
Threadneedle acquires Convivo Capital Management
Threadneedle is pleased to announce the acquisition of Convivo Capital Management Limited (Convivo), a specialist emerging market hedge fund business.
Nationwide launches new guaranteed equity bond
With effect from Monday 13 August 2007, Nationwide is to launch a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) with improved terms.
Standard Life adds Macquarie funds to FundZone
Standard Life has added three Macquarie funds to FundZone, the company's mutual funds platform, which was launched six months ago.
Credit fears send shock waves through markets
Only a week ago, Jeremy Tigue, manager of the £2.6 billion Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust, highlighted that the "cards are stacked towards a further correction."
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 10 August 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: Analysts have homed in on the insurance sector as rumination over the protracted merger between Resolution and Friends Provident dominated market talk this week.