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Britannia launches new one-year fixed rate bond
Britannia is launching a new one-year fixed rate bond with a rate of 5.5 percent gross/AER.
Cartesian celebrates first birthday with £105m mandate win
Cartesian Capital, the Edinburgh based investment boutique setup in conjunction with Resolution Asset Management, is celebrating its first anniversary with a £105m UK equity mandate from Northern Trust Global Investments.
Alliance Trust announce transfer of Temple Bar ISAs and PEPs from Investec
Alliance Trust Savings, the financial services company, has successfully completed the administration and management transfer of ISA and PEP plans for over 750 Investec Asset Management customers who are invested in the Temple Bar Investment Trust.
Threadeneedle: Competition Commission's investigation into Tesco
Following the early outcome of the Competition Commission's investigation into Tesco, Leigh Harrison, Head of UK Equities at Threadneedle Investments commented:
Threadneedle still believes in US economy resilience
Ahead of President Bush’s State of the Union Address, Cormac Weldon, Head of US Equities at Threadneedle Investments, comments:
Chinese stock market beats expectations
Fidelity International takes a look at how Chinese stocks performed in 2006.
Abbey’s latest capital guaranteed bonds available over two tax years
Abbey has launched a new issue of capital guaranteed structured deposit accounts with an extended offer period extended offer period so that investors can take advantage of Mini Cash ISA allowances for both this tax year and next.
A new “all-terrain” global fund from Fidelity International
A new fund from Fidelity International offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes through a single portfolio.
Parents and grandparents encouraged to make every week CTF week
As CTF Week draws to a close, PIMA and its member companies would like to remind parents to make every week ‘CTF Week’.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 18 January 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: This week the FTSE reacted to the increase in inflation from 2.7 to 3 per cent. Analysts had expected a rise following last week’s increase in interest rates to 5.25 per cent; however the jump was greater than anticipated. The benchmark FTSE 100 traded flat on Tuesday as the news was digested, slumping to lows around 6170 early afternoon on Thursday.
F&C: Investors Capital Trust issues innovative roll-over proposals
Investors Capital Trust plc ("ICT"), the £324 million investment trust, has today issued a set of innovative roll-over proposals ahead of its impending wind-up on 28 February 2007.
Anti-corruption initiatives are key to capital markets efficiency
As the UK defence industry is faced with the prospect of further investigations into its old deals, the latest reo Report from F&C has stated that the debate has highlighted the need for industry-wide anti-corruption initiatives. reo, Responsible Engagement Overlay, is a service for institutional clients which uses shareholder engagement to enhance business performance of investee companies by improving their corporate governance, social and environmental practices.
Potential ISA switching boom if awareness of rules spreads
As Independent Financial Advisers and fund management companies are hoping for a buoyant end of tax year "ISA season”, research conducted on behalf of F&C Investments has revealed that 57 per cent of the public are unaware that they can switch to a different provider if they are not satisfied with an existing Personal Equity Plan or Individual Savings Account.
Equities, bonds and commercial property expected to shrug off higher interest rates
Commenting on the outlook for interest rates and inflation, Quentin Fitzsimmons, Head of Government Bonds at Threadneedle Investments, said:
Zurich expands fund range
In response to growing demand from intermediaries and their clients, Zurich is introducing an additional range of funds to its investment and pensions propositions.