The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned consumers that investments advice must take account of the level of risk they feel comfortable with in their portfolios. Investment advisers must ensure that they assess and then factor in the client’s attitude to risk, when offering investment advice.
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Investments advice must match risk level, says FSA
Saturday, May 7th, 2011Still waters for gentle hearts: investment bonds for low risk and high security
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Investment bonds are the perfect way to combine security with a return that can be better than a cash account – provided you can leave your money invested for an agreed term of up to 5 years. This week Coventry Building Society has unveiled a 1-year bond investment offering 3.11%. Read More
Investment advice can protect and guarantee your investment
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Almost 90% of UK investors are working to stabilise or reduce the risk level of their investments, the Association of Investment Management has said this week. Good investment advice can help them access the new generation of guaranteed investments now available, which allow a stock markets investment at no risk to your capital – you are guaranteed to get back at least what you put in.
Stock investments versus bonds are a ‘no-brainer’, says Warren Buffett
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Bonds investments may provide a secure return over 5 years, but for the longer term, stock investments will always be the clear winner, says billionaire investor Warren Buffet.
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Investment Funds – invest to beat the bank
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Investment funds offer a golden opportunity to expose your money to the attractive growth rates that can be accessed in stocks and shares. Investment funds generally outperform cash, in the medium term. Here we explain how we create a funds investment that is perfectly suited to you.
Guaranteed Investments – Performance with Peace of Mind
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010As we emerge from the financial gorefest of the economic downturn, many investors are seeking refuge in guaranteed investments which offer stability plus no risk to capital. Guaranteed bonds offer the option to invest with the comfort of knowing that you get back at least what you put in – and, potentially, a lot more. But stock markets are not the only choice, with guaranteed investments – and the easy availability of a monthly income from your lump sum is another attraction.
Ain’t no sunshine when you’re gone? Lufthansa pays you for rainy days
Friday, August 7th, 2009Fly to the sun with Lufthansa, and even if the heavens open, you will be singing in the rain. The airline is now offering ‘sunshine insurance’ built into its ticket price for trips during September and October, which guarantees you payback of 20 euros for each day your holiday is washed out by heavy rain.
Low risk alternatives for savers
Friday, February 13th, 2009It’s not really a great time to be a saver in the UK right now. Bank of England interest rates are at a 300-year low and every new government initiative is designed to get people spending money again injecting cashflow into a cash strapped economy. In fact, if you add in relatively high inflation rates and [...]
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