Financial News Archive

Below is an archive of UK financial news stories covering insurance, loans, mortgages, credit cards, pensions, investments and property. 

• Fair Investment Company launches new ISA and Investment Account and SIPP  07/02/2011

  Pensions, savings and investment specialist Fair Investment Company this week launches two new low cost, easy to manage multi-asset investment services offering access to thousands of investment opportunities:  a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) service for tax efficient pension investments, and an ISA and Investment Account for tax efficient ISAs and investments. more 

• Investment Focus: JP Morgan Global Consumer Trends  02/02/2011

  JP Morgan Asset Management describe the Global Consumer Trends Fund as a higher risk, unconstrained fund aiming for growth that offers investors something a little bit different. We took a closer look at the fund's approach. more 

• Concerns over Egypt fail to suppress rise in UK market  02/02/2011

  Manufacturing data and some positive company announcements helped lift the UK stock market on 1 February, despite ongoing unrest in Egypt and concerns about  political turmoil spreading to other countries. more 

• Inflation threat prompts interest rates speculation  25/01/2011

  With persistently high inflation, we look at the prospects for interest rate increases and using ISAs to prevent tax from further eroding the return on your savings. more 

• Investment Focus: M&G Global Dividend Fund  19/01/2011

  We look at the M&G Global Dividend Fund, one of the Global Equity funds from M&G, managed by Stuart Rhodes. more 

• Barings provides an update following events in Tunisia  19/01/2011

  Manager of the Baring MENA Fund, from Barings Asset Management, has said the team behind the fund will continue to monitor developments in the region after markets were affected by political upheaval in Tunisia. more 

• Savings map shows higher savings plans for many in 2011  15/01/2011

  A savings map of Britain produced by HSBC shows many people plan to save more in 2011, with London and Scotland having the highest savings levels. While those in the South West are most likely to be saving higher regular amounts in the year ahead. more 

• Pressure likely to increase on Bank over interest rates  14/01/2011

  The Bank of England kept interest rates at 0.5 per cent on 13 January, but is coming under pressure as savers suffer and inflation remains high. more 

• Henderson agrees deal with Gartmore  12/01/2011

  Henderson Global Investors is to buy the troubled asset manager Gartmore. more 

• Investment focus: Jupiter Global Emerging Markets Fund  11/01/2011

  Jupiter launched its Global Emerging Markets Fund at the end of last year, adding to a range of emerging market funds investing in specific countries or regions. We spoke to fund manager Kathryn Langridge about the global nature of the newest fund in range. more 

• Economic confidence high in Latin America and up for EU states  10/01/2011

  Indicators of economic sentiment and confidence show EU member states are feeling more confident in the latest EU economic sentiment indicator, but an international report for 2011 shows businesses in Latin America are the most optimistic about the year ahead. more 

• Start of 2011 sees investment funds highlight performance  07/01/2011

  A European equity trust and UK equity recovery fund have announced returns on investments in 2010. more 

• Over £7billion savings kept at home  06/01/2011

  The Financial Services Compenation Scheme is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the protection available for bank deposits, as it unveils research on the number of people keeping savings at home. more 

• Bank joins Halifax in offering improved ISA service  05/01/2011

  The Bank of Scotland has joined fellow Lloyds Banking Group company Halifax in offering a commitment to improve its service to cash ISA customers. more 

• Number of people living to 100 will rise  03/01/2011

  Figures released by government show 17 per cent of the population are predicted to live until they are 100. more 

• Savings protection for merged building societies ends  01/01/2011

  The new higher compensation cover for savings will bring to an end the separate protection that formerly applied to merged building societies. more 

• Savings protection scheme increase confirmed  31/12/2010

  The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme deposit protection limit is to increase to £85,000 from the 31 December 2010, it has been confirmed. more 

• Savings likely to be used for spending in 2011, survey shows  29/12/2010

  A survey commissioned by HSBC bank shows the majority of people are likely to use their savings to pay for high value goods that need replacing in 2011. more 

• Oil was investors' stock of choice in 2010  24/12/2010

  Oil shares were the most traded stock at TD Waterhouse share dealing this year. more 

• Comforting signs for UK economy, bank deputy governor says  21/12/2010

  Bank of England deputy governor says UK economic outlook is uncertain and future growth rests on private sector and growth in exports. more 

• Santander: £2.29billion of savings going on Christmas  21/12/2010

  Santander has found that Brits are draining their savings accounts of £2.29b this Christmas. more 

• Retail traders cash in on bank shares  17/12/2010

  Retail traders sold banks shares in the week to 14 December, while the FTSE 100 was up in morning trading on 17 December, despite consumer spending fears. more 

• Government looks to introduce 'simple financial products'  15/12/2010

  The government launched a consultation on 14 December asking for views on creating a range of 'simple financial products'. more 

• No let-up for savers as inflation rises  15/12/2010

  With the Bank Rate at 0.50 per cent figures showing inflation has crept up to 3.30 per cent will be bad news for savers looking for a real return from their investments. more 

• Early access to pensions: Consultation launched  14/12/2010

  The Government has launched a consultation into options for making pensions more accessible. more 

• Emerging markets: demographics and domestic demand key in 2011  13/12/2010

  Barings cites inward looking economies with strong working populations and growing domestic markets as sources for investment potential in emerging markets. more 

• Number of exchange traded funds at 2,400  10/12/2010

  BlackRock's latest survery of the exchange traded funds industry puts the number of the funds which typically track equity indices at over 2,400 across the world. more 

• Pensions rules change in bid for annuity flexibility  09/12/2010

  The government has outlined changes to legislation in the Finance Bill 2011 that will try and improve flexibility for people drawing their pension. more 

• Global smaller companies offer long-term potential, Invesco says  08/12/2010

  Investment manager Invesco Perpetual sees opportunities for long term growth in smaller companies as economies continue recovery. more 

• Continued market recovery for investment trusts  07/12/2010

  Investments trusts were in demand in 2010, with new launches expected in 2011. more 

• Confidence up on positive UK economic data  07/12/2010

  Signs of confidence amongst UK businesses as data shows positive movement in manufacturing output. more 

• Investment outlooks still positive on emerging markets  06/12/2010

  Investment manager outlooks for 2011 remain positive on emerging markets but suggest growth in developed economies could prove a positive surprise in the longer term. more 

• Russia nets World Cup as BRICs complete run of sporting events  03/12/2010

  Russia will play host to international football stars and be the centre of attention for millions of football fans in 2018 when it hosts the World Cup, with potential implications for its economy and investors. more 

• Emerging markets funds record highest ever sales  02/12/2010

  Global emerging markets funds saw the highest sales by sector in October, according to the Investment Management Association. more 

• Crisis management in Ireland  30/11/2010

  The economic crisis in Ireland and fears for EU economies have dominated financial headlines, questions remain over the lasting impact of the financial support measures agreed on 28 November, but initial market reactions were relatively positive. more 

• Growth in European economies forecast to improve in 2012  27/11/2010

  Economic forecasts suggest economic growth in European economies will build momentum in 2012. more 

• High street sales up in first part of November  26/11/2010

  CBI data for high street sales shows an increase in sales compared to 2009 and, up on last month in the run-up to Christmas. more 

• Barclays says small businesses could boost UK economy  26/11/2010

  A survey by Barclays bank and Kingston University suggests small and medium sized business are confident about their prospects in 2011. more 

• Share dividends could combat inflation  25/11/2010

  Schroders says equity investments could generate income from dividends over the next three years. more 

• UK economic growth in third quarter unrevised  24/11/2010

  Economic data showed the UK economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2010, leaving previous estimates unrevised. more 

• Failure to switch current account could cost you  24/11/2010

  Current account holders could be missing out on offers and interest by not switching. more 

• Banks shares still depressed on Ireland fears  24/11/2010

  Concerns continue over the sustainability of the economic bailout for the Irish banking sector as the Irish government moves to outline a four year budget plan. more 

• Survey shows demand for clearer, more flexible savings accounts  23/11/2010

  Financial planning survey shows money worries a common trend in the UK, as third Financial Planning Week gets under way. more 

• Surge in interest for ETFs at stockbroker  22/11/2010

  Barclays Stockbrokers says the value of ETFs held in client accounts has surged over 300 per cent since 2008, with short strategy ETFs and emerging market ETFs in its top 10 ETF purchases. more 

• Retail investors trade bank shares on Irish developments  20/11/2010

  TD Waterhouse customers focussed on buying and selling bank shares in the week up to 16 November, with some bank share prices depressed in trading on 19 November, as uncertainty about the Irish economy remained. more 

• Will the government unveil a Green ISA in 2011?  19/11/2010

  Politicians have long talked about the possibility of creating a tax-incentivised way of encouraging retail investment in sustainable business or tackling climate change, with renewed calls during National Ethical Investment Week for a Green ISA to be introduced. more 

• Financial aid to Ireland 'unavoidable', investment manager says  18/11/2010

  A bond fund manager at Thames River Capital has described external financial assistance to the Irish economy as 'unavoidable' as international experts arrive in Dublin to assess a restructure of its banking sector. more 

• MPC minutes show division on interest rates decision  17/11/2010

  The minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee's November meeting show members voted along the same lines as in October, with seven members preferring the status quo. more 

• Ethical investment: Q&A with Ecclesiastical's Sue Round  16/11/2010

  Sue Round, head of investments at Ecclesiastical Investment Management, discusses socially responsible investment and how it has changed in the last 20 years. more 

• Inflation up in October  16/11/2010

  Official statistics show inflation increased in October, as fuel, financial services costs and toy prices. more 

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