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Zurich launches Equity Linked Growth Account
Available immediately, the Zurich Equity Linked Growth Account 7 (ZELGA 7) runs for five years. It offers advisers and their clients the potential to earn 100% of any growth in the FTSE 100 Index, subject to an overall maximum return of 55%, whilst protecting their capital. Applications must be received by 13 June 2011.
Fidelity International China Consumer Fund
As the Chinese government continues to focus on boosting domestic consumption and reducing reliance on exports, Fidelity International has launched a fund giving investors the opportunity to tap into China's rapidly growing consumer market.
AXA Real Estate launches Japanese debt investment vehicle
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers ("AXA Real Estate"), the leading real estate manager in Europe and second globally with €39.9 billion of assets under management as of December 2010, announces that it has raised ¥15 billion (€130 million) at the first close of its Japanese Commercial Real Estate Debt investment vehicle from a Japan-based AXA Group insurance company.
Legal & General launches FTSE Growth Plan 10
Legal & General has announced the launch of FTSE Growth Plan 10; a structured capital at risk product, which offers investors the potential for a fixed bonus payment of 45% of the initial investment at the end of its five year term.
Legal & General launch carbon efficient index tracker fund
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), a leading provider of investment services and products, with £356 billion funds under management as at end March 2011, and Trucost, the environmental data company, have launched a carbon efficient tracker fund.
Strong demand for new BNY Mellon Absolute Return Fund
BNY Mellon Asset Management received a strong response from the market to the launch on 31 January 2011 of the BNY Mellon Absolute Return Equity Fund (‘the Fund'), a new fund in its range to be managed by Insight Investment Management (Global) Limited, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management.
Asia's dividend ‘sweetspot' continues to yield opportunities
Jason Pidcock, manager of the Newton Asian Income Fund, looks at the outlook for equity income investing in the Asia-Pacific ex Japan region.
Nationwide updates savings bonds rates and fixed rate ISAs
Nationwide Building Society has announced new interest rates across all its Fixed Rate ISAs, Fixed Rate Bonds, e-Bonds, Tracker Bonds and its three-year Combination Savings Bond.
Buys surge as big banks ponder PPI payouts
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD customer buys almost trebled this week as investors enjoyed their first full week of trading since breaking for a series of bank holidays.
OBSR upgrade Distribution Fund to ‘AA'
Leading fund rating agency Old Broad Street Research (OBSR) has upgraded the Thames River Distribution Fund to an ‘AA' rating following a recent review.
Lacklustre IPO market down to “too many advisers”
The UK equity market has proved itself to be remarkably resilient in light of the headwinds during the first quarter; results season has been fairly robust and the valuation of the market remains compelling versus other asset classes.
More choice for savers with Yorkshire’s three year savings bond
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new three year fixed rate bond paying 4.05% gross/AER. Offering a best buy, the new account can be opened at any of the Yorkshire's branches or agencies.
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Companies Investment Trust
In June Aberdeen is to launch the only UK-listed emerging markets (EM) smaller companies investment trust - to be known as the Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Companies Trust PLC.
Sainsbury's and ITV exceed expectations
As two FTSE 100 companies - ITV and Sainsbury's - announce results this morning, The Share Centre's investment advisers explain what they mean for investors.
Legal & General launch Euro denominated Liquidity Fund
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a euro denominated liquidity fund, to be managed by Jennifer Gillespie, Head of Money Markets, LGIM.