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Ten years of Chancellor Gordon Brown

Shona Dobbie, Head of the Alliance Trust Research Centre, said: “While Gordon Brown’s economic record has been positive on balance, with reasonable growth, relatively low inflation and a rise in GDP per head, there are question-marks over how large a part Treasury policy played in creating this benign environment and whether his reforms have genuinely transformed our long-term economic prospects.”

Domestic issues matter too

Live Earth on July 7 is a major international event, with an estimated 2 billion people across the world tuning in to show their support for the planet.

New Child Trust Fund from Nectar

Nectar, the UK’s leading loyalty card, and Family Investments, the UK’s leading Child Trust Fund provider, have joined forces to create the first Child Trust Fund (CTF) that can be topped up with Nectar points, by anyone who has a Nectar Card.

Takeover obsession dangerous with profits nearing a peak

Stock markets have become dangerously obsessed by takeover deals when global profitability may be nearing a peak, according to Resolution Asset Management.

Bradford & Bingley launches market-leading fixed term bonds

Bradford & Bingley has today launched three 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.

Engage Mutual With Profits bond performance puts rivals in the shade

The latest survey by Investment, Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed how rising payouts are finally rewarding investors who have stuck by their With Profits bonds through the recent lean years.

Fidelity International voted best unit trust OEIC Provider

Fidelity International, UK mutual fund manager, has been awarded Best Unit Trust OEIC Provider 2007 by the readers of What Investment.

New Star International property fund raises £206 million

The New Star International Property Fund has raised £206 million, making it the most successful independent UK retail fund launch of all time.

Leeds Building Society launches new Fixed Rate ISA and TESSA ISA

Leeds Building Society has launched a new market leading 3-year fixed rate ISA and TOISA paying 6.10%, which has been specifically designed to offer a combination of an excellent tax-free return and the flexibility of access to a portion of the funds without notice or penalty.

Funds under management pass £3bn for RLCM and RLAM CI

Funds managed by the cash management businesses of the Royal London Group have passed £3bn for the first time.

PIMA applauds Government support for credit unions to deliver CTF

PIMA joins the Government in supporting credit unions in playing an active role as providers of Child Trust Fund (CTF).

Five star ratings for Fidelity International & Fidelity FundsNetwork

Fidelity International and Fidelity FundsNetwork have each received awards at the FTAdviser Online Service Awards 2007. Both were given a five star rating after topping the Investment Providers and Packages Category.

HSBC Investments launches emerging market debt funds

HSBC Investments is to launch two new emerging market debt (EMD) funds by late June; HSBC Global Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund and HSBC New World Income.

Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 22 June 2007

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: British Airways was popular amongst TD Waterhouse customers this week after the Company’s credit rating was up-graded to its highest level in almost four years.

Merger fever shows no signs of cooling

“A high volume of mergers and acquisitions is altering the landscape of the financial world and providing a catalyst for our positive outlook towards European equities”, says Roger Guy, Manager of the Gartmore European Investment Trust p.l.c.