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RLAM wins £212m fixed interest mandate from The Pensions Trust
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has been selected to manage a £212 million fixed interest mandate on behalf of The Pensions Trust, one of the leading UK multi-employer occupational pension funds operating in the charitable, social, educational, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors.
New Star: Diversification potential of international bricks and mortar
In a recent survey of intermediaries, 87% of respondents said clients with a moderate risk profile should consider holding at least 5% of their portfolios in international direct commercial property.
Asia: Economic growth slows post 97 financial crisis, stockmarkets surge
New research from Halifax shows that Asian economies have recovered from the 1997 financial crisis. South East Asian economies, on average, have a level of GDP that exceeds pre-crisis by more than 50% but have not fully recaptured the economic growth rates seen prior to the 1997 crisis.
Skipton Guernsey launches 1-year bond paying 6.10%
Paying 6.10% gross pa/AER, the new Skipton Guernsey Limited (SGL) 1-Year Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 15) is sure to be snapped up quickly by customers looking for an excellent short term rate for their savings.
Bank of Scotland launches new Investment Account
Bank of Scotland International has launched its new Five Year Sterling Capital Guaranteed Savings 'Bond 22', which guarantees customers' initial capital investment and gives them the opportunity to benefit from any growth or fall of the FTSE 100 Index.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 8 June 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: Once again this week, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) takeover wagon rolls on as the talk surrounding their proposed £48bn acquisition of Dutch banking giant, ABN Amro continues.
Jupiter Opportunities Fund marks anniversary with 688% return
Jupiter’s Financial Opportunities Fund has marked its 10th anniversary with a total return of 688%.
European consumer goods could struggle
Yesterday’s European Central Bank interest rate rise was entirely anticipated but basic consumer goods could struggle from here, according to Crispin Longden, manager of European Assets Trust, a top performing European small and mid cap closed end fund.
G8 disappointment on climate
As world leaders begin their first day of talks at the G8 summit in Heiligendamm in Germany, Karina Litvack, Head of F&C’s Governance & Sustainable Investment team, said the group’s inability to agree on CO2 emissions targets was a blow to tackling climate change.
Scott cautious as markets wobble, challenging time ahead for consumers
Leading fund manager Ted Scott, manager of the F&C UK Growth & Income Fund, has been enjoying a stellar start to the year. However, when it comes to the outlook for equity markets he is warning that investors could face tougher times ahead.
Britannia boosts baby fund
Britannia Building Society has increased the rate on its non-stakeholder Child Trust Fund (CTF) to a whopping 7.15% in a bid to win over parents looking for a wise investment.
Multi-asset absolute return fund benefits from high hedge fund weighting
The Old Mutual Global Dynamic Fund, a multi asset absolute return fund managed by Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (‘OMAM’), continues to achieve its objective of generating absolute returns in all market conditions, helped by strong returns across its range of holdings and its hedge fund weighting.
Calls for further simplification of ISAs
Virtually all savers find the plethora of rules governing ISAs confusing according to new research by independent personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
UK mining sector
Results from Vedanta Resources last week indicated that the demand for industrial metals remains strong and does not emanate just from China. Vedanta, which operates predominantly in India, managed to more than double its EBITDA last year, to US$2.7 billion.
Awdry hits one year anniversary
The 12th June 2007 marks the first anniversary of Charlie Awdry becoming fund manager of the Gartmore China Opportunities Fund.