Monday, July 5th, 2010
ISA sales totalled £503m in May, confirming the success story of the tax-free savings accounts now held by over a third of UK households.
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Budget proposals to raise the 18% Capital Gains Tax to a possible 40% or more would give the UK the highest level of Capital Gains Tax in the world. This will inevitably discourage investors, say the British Chambers of Commerce. Click headline to read more.
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
Banks and building societies are now offering special deals on one investment or savings product, provided that the customer signs up for a second, additional investment product at the same time. However, such “tied” deals involving 2 linked products are not always in the best interests of the consumer, according to the EU.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

New customers rushed to cash in on tax-free ISA savings this month, pushing account applications up 52% on last year. The new, higher ISA limits have boosted the already-popular savings accounts, which are already held by over a third of households in the UK.
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Monday, March 29th, 2010

A basic rate taxpayer currently needs a savings account that will pay 3.75%, just to beat inflation, according to new data released today. The 40% taxpayer is in an even tighter corner. More and more investors are turning away from cash and looking at stocks and shares, for better growth potential.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010

Barclays has revealed that it did not advise its clients of changes to the risk profile of some of its investment funds, following a review of its funds products during 2007. The news has emphasised the need for funds investors to constantly and regularly review their funds investments, with the help of an independent financial adviser.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
As UK pension funds continue to announce massive shortfalls in funding for direct benefit pensions, a new report indicates that the management practices of many funds has not been revamped in the last decade to streamline decision-making and address issues of funding, strategy and risk. This has happened despite dramatic changes in the market, and [...]
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
If you have savings that you can lock away for several years, fixed rate bonds may be suitable for you, in the current low-interest-rate climate. Fixed rate bonds are guaranteed investments that offer relatively good returns by the end of their term, but carry heavy penalties for those wishing to withdraw their money early. Interest [...]
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