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Invesco Real Estate predicts polarised markets over the next 5 years

Invesco Real Estate believes that the Central and Eastern European markets are forecast to deliver the strongest medium term returns on the back of +3% GDP growth.

Standard Life Investments predicts better profits growth ahead

Standard Life Investments, a leading investment house, predicts that this year will see a robust profits cycle despite event risks, policy tightening and regulatory headwinds which will periodically worry investors.

G4S reports growth to interest investors

As the world's number one security firm reported an increase in organic growth, Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.

JPM Natural Resources fund

Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors seeking exposure to global resources could benefit from the JP Morgan Natural Resources fund.

IFAs play key role in generating income in low interest environment

According to independent financial research company Defaqto, low returns on cash deposits mean people will have to consider investing in riskier assets to supplement their income.

NFU Mutual income bond with guaranteed 5%

NFU Mutual has launched a new six-year income bond paying a guaranteed income of 5% each year net of basic-rate tax.

£100 cashback investment transfer offer from Interactive Investor

Online stockbroker and fund supermarket Interactive Investor (iii.co.uk) is now offering up to £100 cashback on all ISA, shares or fund transfers onto its platform until the end of July 2011.

Royal London UK Ethical Equity Fund

The fund is designed to meet client demand for an ethical equity vehicle to complement RLAM's existing Royal London Ethical Bond Fund. It will invest primarily in UK-listed companies and will consist of a concentrated portfolio of 40-60 holdings, aiming to deliver a combination of capital growth and income over the medium to long term.

Ocean Village hosts Gibraltar Finance Centre Annual Conference

Ocean Village hosts Gibraltar Finance Centre Annual Conference

Having flung open its doors for both Bwin.party and the KPMG e-Gaming Summit in March, on Thursday 5 May the fourth floor of Leisure Island Business Centre at Ocean Village was once again hosting high profile guests.

Thumbs up for Rolls Royce but investors warned away from RBS

Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, looks at announcements made by Rolls Royce and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) this morning and explains what they mean for investors.

Legal & General Property acquires One Whitehall Quay

Legal & General Property ("LGP") announces it has acquired One Whitehall Quay in Leeds for its UK Property Unit Trust Fund ("the Fund") from Britannia Invest A/S for £14.38 million. The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 7.88%.

Top performing cautious managed fund now on Cofunds

Distinction Asset Management announces its flagship IM Distinction Diversified Real Return (DRR) fund is now available on the Cofunds platform.

Higher than expected provisions and Irish debt impact Lloyds

As Lloyds announce disappointing Q1 results Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

TD customers take a fancy to black gold

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD customers used a second consecutive shortened week of trading from Wednesday, 27 April to bring oil stocks back into focus, with oil companies accounting for over 50% of our top ten customer buys and nearly 60% of the top ten sells in the week ending Tuesday, 3 May.

Barclays 4 year fixed rate savings bond paying up to 4.25%

At a time when savers are looking to improve their returns amid a low interest rate environment, Barclays is launching a new 4 year fixed rate bond paying up to 4.25 per cent.