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94% of parents worried about their child's financial future

94% of parents are worried about their children's financial future according to a study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Alliance Trust ‘like' the opportunity to invest directly into Facebook

Alliance Trust Savings will be providing investors with the ability to own a slice of the multi-billion dollar social media site Facebook, through their international equities proposition.

C&G launches a 3 year Fixed Rate ISA at 3.90%

Cheltenham & Gloucester (C&G) has launched a Fixed Rate ISA paying a higher rate, has a longer term and a new end date.

Nationwide launches ISA version of Save to Buy account

Nationwide Building Society has launched an ISA version of its popular Save to Buy account. This means that first time buyers can take advantage of their tax-free ISA allowance while also getting the opportunity to apply for a Nationwide mortgage with a lower deposit of just 5% (95% LTV).

Top tips for efficient investing from Barclay's Stockbrokers

With the end of the current tax year fast approaching, Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest online execution-only stockbroker, shares its top tips for efficient investing.

Schroders launches Small Cap Discovery Fund

Schroders has announced the launch of the Schroder Small Cap Discovery Fund which is focused on achieving capital growth by investing in smaller companies in the Emerging Market and Asia ex Japan regions.

January's top purchased funds from The Share Centre

Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, examines the top funds purchased by our customers in January 2012.

New tracker savings bond from Skipton

Skipton Building Society has launched a new edition of its popular bond which tracks the Bank of England Base Rate.

Distinction Cautious Absolute Return fund

Distinction announces the launch of the Cautious Absolute Return fixed income fund (D-CAR) and reveals the fixed income managers selected.

New Advantage Cash ISA option from M&S Money

M&S Money is launching its new Advantage Cash ISA option. It's simple and clear, with a competitive rate of 3.00% AER/tax-free, without any short-term bonus that's only available for a limited time.

Fix your ISA with the Cheshire Building Society

A new 18-month fixed rate cash ISA has been launched by the Cheshire Building Society, part of the Nationwide Group, paying a market-leading 3.50% tax-free (3.46% AER) on balances of more than £1,000.

Lloyds TSB launches Junior Cash ISA at 3%

Lloyds TSB has announced that it will offer a Junior Cash ISA, making it the first of the major high street banks to do so.

Family Investments reports strong demand for Junior ISA

Family Investments, UK children’s savings provider, has witnessed strong demand for its new Junior ISA with just under 6,500 accounts opened since the product was launched on November 1st last year.

Investors should hold fire over Glencore and Xstrata merger

As Glencore and Xstrata formally announce a $90bn merger deal Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Barclays Wealth launches new defined returns plan

Barclays Wealth has launched a new Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out, which aims to offer investors a return of 8% per annum, with a possible early maturity from the first anniversary onwards.