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Green consumers demand more than just product
As consumers become more demanding, companies wanting to profit from the growth in green consumerism need to do much more than just stock their shelves with green goods.
Another rate hike in the balance
The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at 5.75% was widely expected but that a further rate rise before the end of the year is 'in the balance', says F&C's Scott.
HSBC expands global multimanager capability
HSBC Investments’ multimanager team has been expanded to incorporate a dedicated team of property fund selection experts.
"It feels like '87," says Foreign & Colonial chief
Despite rising stock market volatility and the potential for a further correction in share prices, investors should "start lacing up their buying boots" was the message today from Jeremy Tigue, manager of the legendary £2.6 billion Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust.
Shakeout fails to stir positive equity market forecasts at Threadneedle
In the wake of last week’s market turbulence, Threadneedle examines the drivers behind the upset and its fund managers outline their forecasts for global equity markets.
Scarborough launches latest Options Bonds
Scarborough Building Society is launching the latest edition of its popular Options Bonds – offering competitive rates of up to 6.50% annual interest.
Fidelity FundsNetwork: IMA's June Investment Fund Statistics
Commenting on the IMA’s June Investment Fund Statistics, Rob Fisher, Head of Sales and Marketing, Fidelity FundsNetwork said: “In stark contrast to the IMA’s latest statistics which show that net sales for ISAs were down by 43% in June compared to last year, FundsNetwork saw a 22% increase in sales over the same period.
Make it a white Christmas this year and avoid the red
With less than five monthly pay slips to go before Christmas, a survey commissioned for Britannia Building Society has revealed that 47% of people in the UK are not saving specifically for the festive season, even though they anticipate it will cost them around £620 this year.
Despite strong run, still stockpicking opportunities in UK small cap
Even though smaller companies have outperformed large cap companies in the UK in recent years, there are still stockpicking opportunities in the small cap sector.
Case for investing in Asia still strong
Stuart Parks, manager of Invesco Asia Trust Plc gives his view on the Asian markets: Asian stockmarkets have outperformed developed equity markets in the six months to the end of June 2007, as macroeconomic and corporate data has continued to remain robust.
Abbey launches new issue of capital guaranteed deposit bonds
Abbey has launched a new issue of capital guaranteed deposit bonds. The bonds offer guaranteed full return of capital at maturity and different benefits depending on the link to the underlying investment.
James Hay adds 16 Lloyds TSB offshore funds to wrap platform
James Hay has added 16 offshore funds from Lloyds TSB to its wrap platform. The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,228 from 53 different providers.
New Star’s funds of funds continue to deliver strong outperformance
Seven out of eight New Star fund of funds portfolios outperform average unfettered funds of funds in their respective sectors over the past year.
Check accessibility options when choosing cash mini ISA
Abbey Savings today warns people to check the accessibility options when choosing their cash mini ISA, following recent research undertaken by the bank.
AIM stocks not yet informing investors
Only a month from the deadline set by the regulator of the Alternative Investment Market, almost 300 companies (over 15% of those listed on AIM) have not yet lodged their financial information on a website accessible to investors.