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Precious metals shining brightest in 2011

Precious metals continue to shine brightest among investors amid renewed uncertainty over the outlook for the global economy, according to research by Lloyds TSB.

Santander Asset Management named 'Fund Manager of the Year'

Santander Asset Management UK has been named Multi Manager Team of the Year (Fund of Funds category) at the 2011 Investment Week annual awards.

Rathbone Income fund

Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains what the Rathbone Income fund can offer investors.

Leeds launch unlimited access Fixed Rate Postal Bond

Leeds Building Society has launched a new market leading short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.80% gross p.a./2.82% AER.

Strategic Bonds remain in favour

Statistics published recently by the Investment Management Association (IMA) show that Strategic Bonds remain the best selling retail sector. The Strategic Bond sector has now topped the charts for five months running.

The Cambridge Building Society launches inflation linked bond

The Cambridge Building Society launches inflation linked bond

The Cambridge Building Society has today launched its first Inflation Linked Bond in response to customer demand for a product offering protection against the effects of inflation.

TD customers delighted by Xcite energy

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "Trading among TD customers increased by nearly 15% on last week, with oil explorer Xcite Energy (XEL) taking first place on the buys and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) completing a fourth week at the summit of the sells table.

Northern Rock launches new Fixed Rate Bond issues

Northern Rock has launched four new issues of its fixed rate bond (FRB) with interest rates of 2.40% gross/AER pa over one year (Issue 434), 2.80% gross/AER pa over two years (Issue 435), 3.30% gross/AER pa over three years (Issue 436) and 3.80% gross/AER pa over five years (Issue 437).

HSBC launches ETF to physically replicate Russian equities

HSBC launches the HSBC MSCI Russia Capped ETF, the first European ETF to physically track a Russian equity index.

JPMAM launches Global Equity Absolute Alpha Fund

J.P. Morgan Asset Management announces the launch of the JPM Global Equity Absolute Alpha Fund.

Short term investors recommended taking the profits on Axis-Shield

As Axis-Shield's share price soars in early morning trading The Share Centre downgrades the company to a ‘sell'. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains why:

Alliance Trust Savings top 20 most popular investment trusts

Alliance Trust Savings has published the 20 most popular investment trusts purchased in the first six months of the year on its i.nvest platform.

Online savers seek out Yorkshire bond

Online savers have been snapping up the latest best buy one year bond from Yorkshire Building Society.

db X-trackers launches emerging markets sector ETFs

Deutsche Bank's exchange-traded funds (ETF) platform, db X-trackers, has launched a range of sector ETFs based on certain emerging market MSCI indices.

Santander offers Fixed Rate ISA range paying up to 3.50%

This week Santander has launched its latest Fixed Rate ISA range paying 3.50 per cent tax free for the two year ISA or 3.00 per cent tax free for the one year ISA. The accounts are available for both new and existing ISA savings.