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F&C sounds the alarm on smaller mining operators

In a report published today, F&C has outlined the risks to mining companies from failure to apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices to their independently-managed operations.

Abbey launches new super bond

Abbey has launched a new Super Bond, a limited edition fixed-rate bond offering 8.1 per cent if customers put an equal amount or more into Abbey’s tax-efficient Guaranteed Growth Plan, or other growth investment.

Brits want wider access to hedge funds

Just 10% of the UK public think hedge funds should only be made available to professional investors, with the majority favouring wider public access, according to research carried out by 72 Point Limited on behalf of F&C Investments.

Nationwide launch new range of Fixed Rate Bonds

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new range of Fixed Rate Bonds offering highly competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers.

Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 25 May 2007

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: As the markets wind down for another bank holiday weekend, we look back at the key movers and shakers on the scene this week.

F&C calls for removal of voting rights caps in France

Leading French companies such as Danone, Lafarge, Total and others have long limited shareholder voting rights in order to prevent any one shareholder from gaining significant control of the company.

F&C joins the Premier League with Birmingham City

F&C is pleased to announce it is to be the principal sponsor of Birmingham City Football Club, whose recent success has won them a place in the Premier League.

Schroder Global Equity Income off to a flying start

The new Schroder Global Equity Income Fund, managed by Sonja Schemmann, is off to a flying start with an A rating from Standard & Poor's.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Speculation in the UK stock market last week would suggest that, if anything, mergers and acquisitions are set to accelerate. Suggestions for possible takeover/merger targets encompassed firms as diverse as EMI, BG, Cable & Wireless and even BP.

Apple has ‘Green’ Sheen for Gartmore

Apple, the manufacturer of the Mac computer and the iconic iPod, is burnishing its green credentials as signposted by ‘A Greener Apple’ banner on its Website.

Unloved sectors boost Schroder US Small & Mid Cap

The ability to find the best stocks not only in strongly performing sectors but also in the more ‘unloved’ areas of the US market has helped Schroder US Small & Mid Cap to produce superior returns of 42.23%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 16.16% in two years since launch.

Investors pressure Exxon Mobil on Global Warming

F&C Management Ltd. and two-dozen other leading institutional investors are pushing for the removal of Exxon Mobil board member Michael Boskin due to the company's inaction on the serious business risks from climate change.

F&C: ISIS backs leading Primary Care supplier

ISIS Equity Partners has completed the management buyout of Williams Medical Supplies (‘WMS’), a leading supplier into the UK Primary Care market.

Commodities boom – no signs of bursting

Manager of the top performing Natural Resources Fund increases exposure to Uranium and Gold as commodities look stronger then ever.

Scarborough launches two-year bond paying 6.30%

Scarborough Channel Islands Limited (SCIL) is offering a market-leading new Scarborough Offshore Bond.