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ISA rates on the up! 7 per cent increase year-on-year
Analysis by MoneySupermarket.com shows the average of the top five cash ISA rates is currently 3.03 per cent, a 7 per cent increase compared to this time last year when the average rate was 2.83 per cent.
TD customers turn to mobiles for commission free purchases
TD Direct Investing (TD) customers are switching on their mobiles to take advantage of 1,000s of commission free online and mobile purchases when they open a new Trading, ISA or SIPP account.
Investors warned not to rush into newly floated companies
As the hype builds around the Facebook IPO, the most anticipated floatation in the technology sector since Google, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, warns investors of the risks of investing in a newly floated company.
Buys up on sells as TD customers diversify
Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "The top ten buys and sells tables were given a fresh look this week, with eight new entries appearing across our tables.
Shell figures disappoint but attractions remain for income seekers
As oil giant Royal Dutch Shell reports disappointing Q4 results Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.
Fixed rate savings bond paying 3.40% from the Yorkshire
Yorkshire Building Society is introducing a new best buy savings bond. The 18 month bond offers a return of 3.40% gross/AER and matures on 31st July 2013.
New fixed rate ISA with access from Leeds Building Society
Leeds Building Society has launched a new suite of fixed rate ISA products, which include 1, 2 and 3 year versions.
MyFolio is one in a billion
The MyFolio fund range from global investment manager Standard Life Investments, has reached £1bn funds under management, thanks to strong client demand for risk-based portfolios.
New Cash ISA launched by Cheshire Building Society
Cheshire Building Society has launched a brand new cash ISA paying a competitive 3.06% AER tax-free (variable) on balances of more than £1,000.
ISA Season: Barclays expands range of 0% initial charge funds
This ISA season Barclays is offering an expanded range of 22 easy-to-manage funds available within an ISA, all provided with 0 % initial charge and no set up costs.
Leeds unveils 1 year fixed rate savings bond at 3.35%
Leeds Building Society has unveiled a 1 year fixed rate bond, which combines a high guaranteed return of 3.35% gross p.a./ AER with unlimited access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Virgin Money launches new fixed rate bond and ISA
Virgin Money announces the addition of two new accounts to its growing range of savings products. The new Virgin Fixed Rate Bond and Virgin Fixed Rate Cash ISA both offer competitive rates.
Rathbone Income fund
Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, considers the Rathbone Income fund to add diversity down the market cap spectrum in a UK equity income portfolio.
Fidelity FundsNetwork top selling ISA funds in 2011 and predictions for 2012
Tom Stevenson, Investment Director comments: "ISA investments in 2011 were very focused on income, reflecting the continued poor returns available on cash deposits in a low interest rate environment.
Students: Stay ahead of the game with Traderversity
Traderversity is an exciting new, free, virtual trading game designed exclusively for UK university students. The interactive online game at traderversity.com lets students try their hand at trading with real-time access to the stock market without investing any real money.