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HSBC GIF Latin American Freestyle Fund tops sector
The HSBC GIF Latin American Freestyle fund has gained 76.95% since launch one year ago, positioning it as the top performing fund within its sector.
Gartmore’s Sacha Sadan comments on mining stocks
Mining stocks have soared since Rio Tinto launched its bid to acquire Alcan of Canada for US$101 per share last week. The all-cash bid is the largest ever made in the mining industry. According to Sacha Sadan, manager of Gartmore’s UK Growth Fund, mining stocks have further to travel.
Gartmore US opportunities sees more in UnitedHealth
The question of US healthcare reform has gained renewed prominence thanks, in large part, to Democratic presidential hopefuls and the controversial film SiCKO by documentary maker Michael Moore.
Time to review investments says expert
The recent news that profit warnings from UK listed companies are running at record levels should not put off individual investors - rather is a timely reminder to look at where their money is held says one financial expert.
New inflation beater bond from Leeds
Lisa Taylor, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “With fixed rate bonds hitting new highs on an almost daily basis, the new Inflation Beater Bond from Leeds takes this to a new level, both in terms of rate and innovative product design.
New Star: Explanation of unit trust pricing
To understand what is going on with regards to the switch of pricing of many of the dual priced unit trust property funds, below is a quick refresher on how unit prices are set.
CTF top-ups just keep going up
Child Trust Fund (CTF) top-ups by parents and relatives continue to grow, according to the latest TISA Child Trust Fund Survey.
Newcastle launches fixed rate bond with a rate of 6.15%
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new issue Fixed Rate Bond with a rate of 6.15% gross/AER fixed until 10th September 2008.
Rising markets key to Skipton’s high returns
Savers are being offered the chance to take advantage of any increases in the FTSE 100 and Halifax House Price Index (HPI) with Skipton Building Society’s Guaranteed Triple Asset Bond.
Abbey Savings warns on miserly ISAs
Abbey Savings warns that thousands of people may be stuck in ISAs at rates less than inflation, which was confirmed today as 4.40 per cent.
James Hay adds SWIP institutional funds to Wrap platform
James Hay has added 13 Scottish Widows Investment Partnership funds to its Wrap platform.
Microcaps prove to be a winner as Gartmore’s Williams predicted
Gartmore Growth Opportunities plc (" GGO" ), an award winning Investment Trust managed by Gervais Williams, recently completed its year end to 30th June 2007.
Fidelity launches Emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa Fund
Fidelity International, UK mutual fund manager, today announces the launch of the Fidelity Funds Emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa Fund.
Schroder US Small & Mid Cap rated AA
The Schroder US Small & Mid Cap Fund has been upgraded from A to AA by Forsyth-OBSR and awarded an AA rating by Standard & Poor’s.
Saga Personal Finance launches innovative risk-free investment
Saga Personal Finance is today announcing the launch of an innovative new savings product, the Saga 50:50 Guaranteed Equity Bond.