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Brits ignore ISAs and cost themselves £170 million in tax
With the ISA deadline of 5th April just two months away, UK taxpayers are wasting £170 million by not using tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts, says Unbiased.co.uk, the website promoting the benefits of independent financial advice.
L&G investment management predict purchasing power to the people
In today’s Fundamentals briefing James Carrick Investment Strategist for Legal & General Investment Management predicted that the benefits of global economic growth would be spread amongst a wider range of income groups than had been the case in 2006.
Marks & Spencer Money to launch new multi-managed ethical fund
On Monday (12th February) Marks & Spencer Money will launch an ethical fund designed to meet the needs of the growing number of savers who want to invest their money with the same socially conscious principles they apply to other areas of their life.
New Star to launch international direct commercial property fund
New Star Investment Funds has announced plans to launch a fund that will offer UK investors access to international direct commercial property.
Bond investors should ignore headline inflation
As inflation sits at a 10-year high of 3%, bond investors could be forgiven for wondering where their returns will come from.
Leeds Building Society launches fixed rate postal bond paying 6%
Leeds Building Society has today launched a new 3 year fixed rate postal bond paying a highly competitive 6.00% combined with the peace of mind provided by access to 25% of the initial amount invested, without notice or penalty at any time.
New Star voted best European (ex UK) group 2007
New Star is pleased to announce that it has been named the Best European (ex UK) Group at this year’s Professional Adviser Awards.
Standard Life Investments wins high yield bond mandate
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, today announced that it has been appointed by Icelandic Securities Ltd to be the investment manager for a new High Yield Bond fund. The Icelandic Securities High Yield Bond Fund will be marketed to Icelandic investors. Icelandic Securities Ltd is one of the largest asset management companies in Iceland with €1bn (ISK 90bn) in funds under management.
Skipton’s fixes rise even higher for savers
Increases to rates in its range of Pick ‘N’ Fix bonds have made Skipton Building Society’s investments some of the best buys on the high street.
UK equity income investment trusts remain attractive
Aberdeen Asset Managers believes the case for investing in UK equity income investment trusts remains attractive.
Investors attracted to Specialist and Emerging Markets
Barclays Stockbrokers today revealed its best selling funds for the past twelve months – and figures show that, like 2005, 2006 was both a bumper year for Specialist and Emerging Market investments, as well as Income-based funds.
RLAM launches new ethical bond fund
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has launched a new authorised unit trust called the Royal London Ethical Bond Trust.
Gold returns to favour with a 24% rise in 2006
The price of gold rose by 24% in 2006, new research from Clerical Medical shows. This was the largest calendar year rise since 2002, and the third biggest annual gain in the past 20 years.
Beat the deadline investors rush to “green” ISA’s
Would-be ISA investors are keen to go green before the deadline according to research from Co-operative Financial Services (CFS).
Scottish Widows comments on introduction of ISA reforms in 2008
Anne Young, savings expert comments: “Scottish Widows is delighted that, following a period of consultation, the Treasury has amended the date for implementation of ISA changes, as announced in the autumn.