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Technological innovations set to boost sector growth 10 March 2010
A decade after the technology bubble burst, the convergence of a number of trends is expected to drive growth throughout 2010 and beyond for the previously unloved sector, says Fidelity International.
- Cru Investment director to stand in election 9 March 2010
- Investors returning to UK Companies funds 9 March 2010
- Cautious managed funds require extra research
9 March 2010
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US Sector Views: Holding the Line 5 March 2010
Kully Samra, branch director at Charles Schwab UK, gives his view on the US and highlights some sectors for investors to keep an eye on.
- Schroders' UK Equity fund downgraded 1 March 2010
- UK fiscal policy - Mr Mickawber , Scrooge, Dr Pangloss, or St Augustine? 1 March 2010
- Schroders plans Global fund launch 24 February 2010
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Tax tips for pension investors 16 February 2010
With the tax year end looming, investors should make the most of whatever tax breaks are available to them.
- Cater Allen launches five year FTSE product 18 January 2010
- Glendevon King launches Global Bond fund 18 January 2010
- Getting investment trust advice 30 December 2009
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Market update (AM): Standard eases back after initial gains 10 March 2010
Standard Life’s better-than-expected results made little impact on the life assurer’s share price this morning, despite initial gains.
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The Share Centre to assist Wills & Co clients 17 February 2010
The Share Centre has confirmed it will take over management of the 11,000 accounts from Wills & Co stockbrokers after the company announced it was closing.
- UK exits recession but investors remain cautious 26 January 2010
- China's cap ad call triggers commodities sale 20 January 2010
- Tradefair gears up for CFD launch 19 January 2010
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Sterling is in for a rough ride 9 March 2010
Stuart Frost, co-fund manager of the Threadneedle Absolute Return Bond Fund, comments on the outlook for Sterling.
- Witan to offer ISA promotion 12 January 2010
- Cheap and cheerful sharedealing 13 November 2009
- Outsmart the markets 8 September 2009
Top Ten Life Funds
| Fund | Offer | 1y | 3y | 5y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Life Structured Credit A | 85.37 | 229.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland FIM Russia | 11.24 | 205.0 | -4.4 | 75.4 |
| Skandia Finland JPM New European | 1.95 | 157.1 | -8.9 | n/a |
| Skandia JPM New Europe | 249.90 | 151.9 | 17.6 | 94.5 |
| Skandia Finland Alfred Berg Ryssland | 0.85 | 150.9 | n/a | n/a |
| AXA JPM New Europe | 191.80 | 145.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Skandia Finland Baring Eastern Europe | 10.00 | 144.7 | -14.5 | 52.9 |
| Zurich Sterling JPM New Europe | 256.20 | 143.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Canlife SVM UK Opportunities LS4 Acc | 101.30 | 136.1 | -15.1 | 32.6 |
| Skandia Baring Eastern Europe | 826.10 | 133.8 | 18.8 | 96.1 |
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UK fiscal situation is most at risk 9 March 2010
Data this morning has shown that the UK trade deficit widened by one billion pounds, more than had been expected in January.
- F&C in talks to buy Euro fund firm 9 March 2010
- Deutsche Bank launches UCITS III compliant ETF 8 March 2010
- Investors complain about unit-linked products 1 March 2010
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Skandia trumpets absolute return launch 22 January 2010
Skandia has added the CF Octopus Partner fund to its Skandia Investment Solutions and Royal Skandia online platforms.
- Investing in Vietnam 2 December 2009
- Prising profit from property 11 November 2009
- Will the US lead us into a global recovery? 16 October 2009
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Investing in forestry 3 November 2009
Investing in a forest may seem a rather exotic choice for your portfolio,but there are substantial profits to be made. Jenny Lowe reports.
- Invest using CFDs and Spreadbetting 12 October 2009
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