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Leeds starts 2017 with unique fixed rate bond

Leeds Building Society is renewing its commitment to savers ahead of 2017 with the launch of a unique new fixed rate bond.

US elections lead to stock market relief rallies

Fresh research compiled by IG has discovered that on average the Dow Jones rises by 6.4% in the six months following a US election.

The truth about crowdfunding - it can lose your campaign valuable funds

If you’re raising money for a personal cause, setting up a crowdfunding appeal seems an attractive option – set a target, add a photo and tell your story.

In an increasingly uncertain world is now the time to consider flexible investment?

2016 has seen its fair share of shocks. With Donald Trump winning the US election and the UK voting to leave the EU, is it time to take a look at multi-asset strategies?

Stocks to keep you warm this winter

Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, outlines four companies that have the potential to benefit during the winter months.

Clinton vs. Trump - Six reasons to favour US equities, whoever wins next week

Tom Stevenson, investment director for Personal Investing at Fidelity International, highlights how, irrespective of who wins the US Presidential elections, the outlook for US equities is likely to remain positive:

Brexit’s impact so far on global markets

The impact the referendum has had on the economy is not simply limited to the UK. Global business is so interconnected and Britain is one of the major economies of the world, so the markets worldwide have had uncertainty and changes since the Brexit vote.

Traders prioritise convenience, profit, and security

When it comes to what a forex trader wants the bottom line is, simply put, the bottom line. Traders are playing to win so when it comes to picking a brokerage they’ll pick the one that they feel is going to help them make a secure and significant profit.

Five years of JISA investing - almost £10,000 birthday boost since launch

With the Junior ISA celebrating its five year anniversary on 1 November 2016, Fidelity International highlights how investors could have helped their little one build up a savings pot of over £27,000 since its launch.

Retail investors should cheer Big Bang anniversary

As the 27 October 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the ‘Big Bang’ in UK Financial Markets Richard Stone, Chief Executive at The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on the impact of this historical event:

Personal investors in seventh heaven as FTSE 100 reaches record high

Richard Stone, Chief Executive at The Share Centre, comments on what the FTSE 100 rise could mean for investors:

Precious metals company replaces housebuilder Berkeley in latest FTSE 100 reshuffle

Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, gives his view on what the latest London Stock Exchange index changes mean for investors:

The Share Centre launches a mobile app to make investing simply easier

Paul White, Head of Customer Engagements at The Share Centre, comments on how The Share Centre’s new app will make investing simply easier:

A trio of British investment ideas that could put you in pole position

Ian Forrest, Investment Research Analyst at The Share Centre, provides investors with a trio of British investment ideas that could keep investors on track ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix:

Carillion confident that order book and contract opportunities are strong

As Carillion updates the market, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.