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Bond market calmer but threats to stability remain real
Last year was tough for corporate bond funds, normally known for their steady unassuming performance and stability compared with more volatile equities. Justine Fearns, Research Manager at AWD Chase de Vere, explains why many lost capital and says the outlook for 2007 is better, but not brilliant.
New Star asset management on Child Trust Fund awareness week
Phil Wagstaff, Managing Director of all UK retail funds at New Star, says: “Every parent should have the opportunity to provide their child with the best financial start in adult life. Child Trust Funds offer parents an opportunity for their children to benefit from stock market performance tax-efficiently. Accessible both online and in the high street, parents can easily and conveniently access information on how to invest and what to invest in. With 2.5million accounts opened in just two years they’ve proven to be a strong success story.”
moneysupermarket.com comments on Child Trust Fund (CTF) week
Commenting on Child Trust Fund (CTF) week Stuart Glendinning, managing director at moneysupermarket.com, said: “The Government’s latest Child Trust Fund initiative, CTF week, draws much-needed attention to the need to develop saving as a lifelong habit, and encourage people to manage their family’s finances carefully.
Fidelity Global Special Situations Fund off to a strong start
The Fidelity Global Special Situations Fund has made a strong debut by delivering returns of 5.3% over the fourth quarter of 2006 - well ahead of the 3.4% return from its benchmark, the MSCI World Index.
Parents saving for children’s future with additional CTF contributions
More parents and relatives are making additional top-up contributions to CTFs, according to statistics from the Quarterly PIMA CTF survey.
Research identifies average return on cash Child Trust Funds
Sainsbury’s Bank stakeholder Child Trust Fund provides return of 8.92% over the past 12 months.
Schroder UK Mid 250 in a league of its own
Schroder UK Mid 250 Fund is the only fund in the UK All Companies sector to deliver 1st quartile returns over each of the last SEVEN calendar years.
Ed Balls launches Child Trust Fund Week
The Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, today launches Child Trust Fund (CTF) week in a visit with Pensions Minister James Purnell to the Ann Taylor Children's Centre in Hackney.
Legal & General supports Child Trust Fund Week
Legal & General will be supporting Child Trust Fund Week (15 to 20 January 2007) with over 440 advisers across the UK.
CTF Week: Societies answer parents' questions
Child Trust Fund Week (CTF Week) is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions and get saving for their children, says the Building Societies Association (BSA).
Bank of Scotland International launches new savings account
Bank of Scotland International has launched both Sterling and US Dollar Capital Guaranteed Savings 'Bond 20' across three and five year terms.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 12 January 2007
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: After starting 2007 on an all time high, the FTSE took a knock on Thursday as the Bank of England unexpectedly increased interest rates from 5 to 5.25 per cent. The benchmark FTSE 100 traded 38 points higher prior to the Bank’s announcement before falling back to 6,130.
HSBC’s stakeholder child trust fund shows a 30% return
As the government launches its inaugural Child Trust Fund Week, HSBC is urging parents not to miss out on the benefits to be made from tax-free savings for their children’s future after seeing positive growth on its own stakeholder child trust fund.
Threadneedle first thoughts on UK interest rates rise
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee raised interest rates to 5.25% today, marking the third hike in the UK cost of borrowing since last August.
Apple’s iPhone - worth the wait?
Shares in Apple have risen this week following the unveiling of the long-awaited iPhone. Last year the stock made a positive contribution to the performance of the Gartmore Global Focus Fund and the Gartmore SICAV Global Focus Fund and Neil Rogan, manager of both Funds, thinks Apple’s share price can make further progress in 2007.