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PIMA welcomes further details on ISA reforms
The announcement by Economic Secretary Ed Balls MP confirms the Government’s intention to carry forward several of PIMA’s major revisions to the ISA regime.
Equity to cash ISA transfers the logical next step says BSA
Economic Secretary, Ed Balls, announced that transfers between cash ISAs and stocks and shares ISAs will in future be allowed, but only in one direction - from cash to stocks and shares.
Abbey comments on ISA statement
Rezah Attar-Zedah, Abbey's head of savings and investments comments on the Economic Secretary, Ed Balls' statement on ISAs:
More changes to ISAs
Commenting on the Economic Secretary, Ed Balls’ statement on ISAs today, David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at www.fool.co.uk says:
Investment company children’s saving schemes
The countdown to Christmas is underway, but whilst children’s savings schemes are unlikely to become this season’s kids must haves, they will certainly be remembered long after all the toys have been put away.
HSBC Investments appoints external managers for two UK equity funds
HSBC Investments in the UK has announced its line up of external fund managers for the HSBC UK Growth & Income and HSBC Income funds, following the decision to adopt the Multimanager approach.
Guarding against LBO risk in bond funds
According to Simon Surtees and Karl Bergqwist, Co-Heads of Fixed Income at Gartmore, the risk posed to bond investors by private equity-backed leveraged buyouts (LBOs) is growing.
F&C picks up the Gold Standard
F&C was awarded a Gold Standard Award at the Incisive Media awards ceremony held this year at the House of Commons in London. The Gold Standard Awards are designed to highlight financial services companies providing quality products and services to consumers, excelling in five key areas - financial strength, capability of the company to conduct business, service, fair value and trust.
China charges ahead in alternative energy race as investors weigh risks
The news this week that China is to build the world's largest solar power station is a striking reminder of the continued growth potential of clean energy stocks in this country.
First Solar adds strength to Stewardship's alternative energy allocation
The F&C Stewardship International Fund, part of the UK's oldest range of ethical funds, and F&C Global Growth Fund have participated in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of First Solar, taking 0.5% positions. First Solar is based in the US and Germany and it manufactures photovoltaic (PV) modules used for solar panels.
SWIP Pan European Equities team recognised with S&P ‘A’ ratings
Rigorous team-based research has reaped rewards for the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) Pan European Equities team.
Why consider Asian and Global Property Securities?
First State Investments today confirmed the main points John Snowden, Head of Property Securities, Colonial First State Global Asset Management made during discussions regarding the changing world of global and Asian property securities.
OMAM announces changes to Old Mutual UK Select Smaller Companies Fund
Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) Ltd (‘OMAM’) announces that in order to ensure that the Old Mutual UK Select Smaller Companies Fund is best positioned to continue to deliver strong performance, it will limit the number of units in issue to 350 million units.
Alliance Trust acquires venture capital company
Alliance Trust PLC, the largest generalist investment trust company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has acquired venture capital investment company Albany Ventures in a move that will broaden the company’s investment expertise by bringing on board a highly experienced private equity team.
NatWest launches new limited edition Fixed Rate Bond
NatWest has launched a new Limited Edition one-year Fixed Rate Bond at 5.25% for savers looking for a guaranteed rate over the next twelve months.