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Direct commercial property for inflation proofing returns
Whilst headline inflation stood at 2.8% in April, according to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure, the Retail Prices Index (RPI), often referred to as a more realistic measure of inflation, stood at 4.5%.
Seven is the magic number for investors in HSBC’s Guaranteed Capital Account
The latest Bank of England Base Rate increase spells good news for those investors who recently took advantage of HSBC’s Guaranteed Capital Account. With the full 0.25 per cent increase being passed onto the income element of their investment - top end rates now standing at a magic 7.00 per cent Gross (7.23 per cent AER).
Select Property Fund extends direct property portfolio
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, today announced that its Select Property Fund has bolstered its direct property portfolio with acquisitions in Germany and Poland.
Fidelity International finds opportunities in US agricultural commodities
Bob Haber, manager of the Fidelity American Special Situations Fund, is currently finding opportunities in commodities.
Scarborough launches new three-year fixed rate ISA
Scarborough Building Society has launched an outstanding three-year, fixed rate ISA deal to help would-be savers make the most of the current high interest rate environment.
Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust increases dividend by 128%
Following the AIC's research into the dividend growth of global growth trusts, F&C would like to draw your attention to the Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust which has posted the strongest dividend growth in the sector, increasing by 128% over the past 10 years (42% higher than its nearest competitor).
Barclays offers access to global property with new investment note
Barclays Stockbrokers has announced the launch of a new Investment Note offering investors access to the diverse global property market.
Equity income opportunities to be found across Europe
Fidelity’s MultiManager Investment Team has increased the exposure to Europe within the Fidelity MultiManager Distribution Fund, with the addition of the first ‘European Equity Income Fund’ to the portfolio.
Strong dividend growth amongst global growth investment companies
The Global Growth investment company sector has been serving up returns for shareholders for decades. In particular, over the last 3, 5 and 10 years it has outperformed the FTSE All World Index by a considerable amount.
Old Mutual launches Global Statistical Arbitrage Fund
Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (‘OMAM’) announces the launch of the Old Mutual Global Statistical Arbitrage Fund, a specialist fund which leverages OMAM’s proven statistical arbitrage capabilities.
AEGON and UBS link to offer UK pension buy-out service
AEGON UK and UBS Global Asset Management are joining forces to offer a bespoke service to help companies deal with their pension fund liabilities. The joint approach is currently being discussed by UBS with a number of clients and will be marketed more broadly in due course.
HSBC enhances the features on its capital protected plan
HSBC has launched the latest issue of its popular Capital Protected Plan. Designed to give people the opportunity to invest in the stock market without any risk to their original capital, the latest version comes with the added benefit of an early release trigger should the stock market perform strongly in the first three years.
F&C's Larson comments on Brazil upgrade
Commenting on Standard & Poor's upgrade of Brazil to BB+ this week, Urban Larson, director for F&C Emerging Equities, said: "S&P's announcement demonstrates that confidence in the Brazilian market is growing with two out of the three major ratings agencies rating the country just one notch below investment grade.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 18 May 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: Telecoms giant BT is popular amongst TD Waterhouse customers this week after if was reported that pre-tax profits had grown by a quarter on last year.
F&C calls for biofuels sustainability standards
As concerns about the sustainability implications of biofuels reach fever pitch, responsible investor F&C has entered the political fray with a submission to the UK Government’s consultation on its proposed new biofuels policy, which closes today.