Posts Tagged ‘Investments’

Curtis Banks buys book of trouble Montpelier SIPP Admin Services

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Troubled Sipp provider Montpelier Sipp Administration Services (MPAS) have sold their book of business to Bristol based Sipp administrator Curtis Banks.

Russell Investments celebrate 75 years by launching new ETF business

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Investment firm, Russell Investments celebrated 75 years as a financial services company yesterday, and launched their exchange traded funds (ETF) business in New York.

Investments advice must match risk level, says FSA

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

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.

Green is good – Ethical funds attract on peformance as well as conscience

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Green is good - Ethical funds attract on peformance as well as conscience

Ethical funds investments in the third quarter (July to September) of 2010 were up 25% over last year. Ethical funds now attract investors as much for good performance as for the wish to invest with conscience. Read More

Still waters for gentle hearts: investment bonds for low risk and high security

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Still waters for gentle hearts: investment bonds for low risk and high security

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

Investment advice can protect and guarantee your investment

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.

MetLife to expand investments range following Alico acquisition

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

MetLife guaranteed investments
MetLife Europe is to expand its range of investments products following its acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico). In a deal which MetLife says creates a ‘global insurance and employee benefits powerhouse’, MetLife can now build on its range of investments offering a ‘no risk to capital’ guarantee. Read More

Stock investments versus bonds are a ‘no-brainer’, says Warren Buffett

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Stock investments vs. bonds are a 'no-brainer', says Buffett
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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Planning never to retire also involves financial planning

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Planning never to retire also involves financial planning

Over 60% of those rich enough to retire tomorrow are ‘Nevertirees’ who plan never to stop working – but financial planning remains at the core of their future thinking, says Barclays Wealth. Read More

New investment funds track the FTSE at low cost

Friday, September 17th, 2010

New investment funds track the FTSE at low cost
Credit Suisse has launched a new investment fund that tracks the top 100 companies on the London stock exchange, but at very low cost to the investor.
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