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Private investors favoured stimulus
The best thing George Osborne could have done in yesterday's Budget was stimulate investment in business so the UK can grow its way out of recession, according to users of F&C's investment trust website, fandc.co.uk.
VCT universe set to expand
While the raising of the rate of income tax relief from 20% to 30% on Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) subscriptions made it into the Chancellor's Budget speech, changes which will also impact Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) were buried in the supporting documentation.
Northern Rock improves interest rates for Fixed Rate ISA savers
Northern Rock is launching three new issues of its fixed rate cash ISA, offering savers the chance to take advantage of competitive tax-free* interest rates before the new tax-year begins on 6 April.
Top tips for exploring equity ISAs
Consumers should look to fully utilise the maximum ISA allowance available to increase tax efficiency, says moneysupermarket.com. With interest rates low and inflation high, many savers could be missing out on better returns by not considering the option of investing in stocks and shares ISAs.
Sainsbury's poor performance could spell trouble for sector
Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains why a poor trading statement from Sainsbury's makes the supermarket a ‘HOLD' for investors.
Why you shouldn't put all your ISAs in one basket
Limiting your exposure, building a multi-asset portfolio, not keeping all of your eggs in one basket; however you describe it, diversification is a constant theme for investors.
Saving for our children is important - but what are the options?
With Child Trust Funds no longer available and a new children's savings plan - called Junior ISA - expected to be launched later this year, independent financial research company Defaqto outlines the options available for people that want to start saving for their children in the meantime.
db X-trackers launches global real estate ETF
Deutsche Bank's exchange traded funds (ETF) platform, db X-trackers, has launched an ETF that gives investors exposure to the global listed real estate market.
BM Savings launches new Inflation Rate Bonds
BM Savings has launched two new Inflation Rate Bonds with the option of a three year or five year term, it follows the successful launch of the 5 year Inflation Rate Bond launched in January.
Younger generation need more help to understand ISAs
New research from Lloyds TSB Savings shows that whilst the nation is savvier than ever about Cash ISA's, today's younger generation of 18 to 24 year olds need more help to understand the benefits of an ISA.
Ninth growth plan from Legal & General
Legal & General has announced the launch of FTSE Growth Plan 9; a structured capital at risk contract, which offers investors the potential for a fixed bonus payment of 45% of the initial investment at the end of its five year term.
Investors shun banks to go online for ISA savings
New research reveals the number of investors who bought their last ISA online via a fund supermarket or broker has increased by 37% in the last year to more than one in two (51%).
Fixed income fund managers consider bolder measures
Fixed income fund managers are becoming more benchmark-agnostic in their investment approach in the face of interest rate risk, says Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest report on the global fixed income sector.
Beat the rush and complete your ISA in plenty of time
Fidelity International is urging investors to treat this weekend as ‘ISA weekend' and ensure they get their ISA applications in on time and avoid the last minute ISA rush.
UK average cash ISA balance is £7,836
Customers in Derbyshire Dales have the highest cash ISA balance of £10,478, 34% above the UK average of £7,836, according to the latest Halifax Savings Map. South Bucks (£10,321), Harrow (£10,228), Chiltern (£10,165), East Dorset (£10,120) and Brentwood (£10,025) all also have balances over £10,000.