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Emerging markets pay off for Standard Chartered

As Standard Chartered updates the market on Q3 performance Graham Spooner, investment research analyst from The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Leeds launch 1 year fixed rate ISA with 25% access

Leeds Building Society has launched a new highly competitive 1-year fixed rate ISA paying 3.25% gross p.a./ AER for customers still looking to invest their 2011/2012 tax free allowance.

Big jump in advisers recommending offshore bonds according to L&G

The latest research from Legal & General International (Ireland) shows a significant increase in the number of advisers who have recommended offshore bonds compared to two years ago.

Saving for the future could get your child their own home

November sees the launch of the new Junior ISA scheme, with Confused.com urging parents to save now and they could have enough to buy their child their first home by the time they reach 18.

Top tips for parents considering an equity Junior ISA

Tom Biggar, Head of Investment at TQ Invest offers his top tips on investing into a Junior ISA.

Investors continue to explore oil and gas sector for profit

Halifax Share Dealing (HSDL) has revealed that Exploration & Production continues to be a leading trading sector, as its investors look to the oil and gas industry for profit.

HSBC launches Renminbi Fixed Income fund

HSBC Global Asset Management this week launches the HSBC GIF RMB Fixed Income fund. The fund enables UK and European investors to gain access to Renminbi investments.

Skipton Junior ISA pays 3%

Skipton Building Society continues to do its bit to encourage families to save, by being among the first institutions to back the Government's new Junior ISA scheme.

Don't forget Child Trust Funds

TISA is reminding parents whose children hold a Child Trust Fund to review their investment when the new Junior ISA is launched on 1 November.

The Share Centre launches Junior ISA

As we eagerly await the start date of the Junior ISA, Gavin Oldham, chief executive of The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what this will mean for the financial capability of young people.

Northern Rock launches competitive new Fixed Rate e-ISAs

Northern Rock has launched three new online issues of its Fixed Rate Cash e-ISA to complement its competitive portfolio of internet-based savings accounts.

Northern Rock launches new issues of fixed rate cash ISA

Northern Rock is launching three new issues of its fixed rate cash ISA, offering savers the chance to take advantage of tax-free interest rates.

Fidelity Junior ISA launches November 1st

Tom Stevenson provides some Junior ISA key facts alongside some commentary and answers to some popular Junior ISA questions.

Buys up 50% among TD customers as banks top tables

Darren Hepworth, Global Trading and Product Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "Buys among TD customers were up by over 50% in the week ending Tuesday, 18 October as Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) climbed back to the summit of the most popular buys table, accounting for over a quarter of our customer top ten buy trades.

Yorkshire welcomes allowance increase for tax free savings

Savers are being reminded to make the most of their nest egg tax free after the Government announced it will be increasing next year's ISA allowance.