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The Venezuelan stock market
On 9 January, the Caracas Stock Exchange closed nearly 19% down, with bonds also lower, after President Hugo Chavez promise to nationalise the biggest phone and power companies.
European fixed interest fund managers look to Ucits III
Falling volatility and tight credit spreads have forced fund managers in the European fixed interest sector to look to the new freedoms offered by Ucits III to generate returns, says Standard & Poor.
Standard Life Investments launches two global REIT funds
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property fund managers in Europe, today announced the launch of two innovative, new global property funds aimed at institutional and retail investors in the UK and Europe.
F&C's Scott on the market prospects for 2007
Currently many fund managers are arguing that shares still look cheap, despite the sharp price rises last year.
Threadneedle's Latin America fund favours Mexico and Brazil
Following President Chavez comments regarding potential nationalisation of the country’s utilities, such as the largest phone company, CANTV (CA Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela), Threadneedle Asset Management wishes to announce that it does not hold any Venezuelan equities in its funds.
"Top-ups, not vouchers will be the true measure of the success of CTFs," says F&C
As the Government prepares to launch the first ever national "Child Trust Fund Week" commencing 15 January:
Five year anniversary of New Star Global Financials Fund
Since the New Star Global Financials Fund launched on 28 December 2001, it has been the top performing financials fund in the UK, returning 204.39% against a financial peer group average of just 105%.
HSBC offers 5.15 per cent high interest deposit bond in green sale
Following its success during the bank’s first annual sale, HSBC has brought back its 12-month High Interest Deposit Bond offer.
Take advantage of the Post Office “Fiveyear Saver”
Only a few days remain for consumers to invest in the Post Office Fiveyear Saver – a five year, fixed-term deposit Bond - offering customers a guaranteed return with the benefit of further growth potential linked to the FTSE 100-Index.
SWIP launches Diversified Assets Fund
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership has launched the SWIP Diversified Assets Fund to the UK retail investment market. The fund has been added to the SWIP range, one of the most comprehensive available to IFAs in the UK.
Higher guaranteed returns for savers
Nationwide launches new one, two and three year fixed rate bonds offering improved rates for savers.
Nationwide International to launch new fixed rate bonds
Nationwide International is to launch new one, two and three year fixed rate bonds on Tuesday 9 January 2007.
New Star Managed Distribution Fund Awarded ‘AA’ rating
New Star is delighted to announce that the New Star Managed Distribution Fund has been awarded a new ‘AA’ rating by Standard & Poor’s.
Britons may be losing up to £462 million
Delaying saving into an ISA could cost Britons £462 million interest by delaying using their yearly ISA allowance, according to research conducted by Abbey.
JPMAM launches JPM Global Equity Income Fund
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has today announced details of the new JPM Global Equity Income Fund.