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Fund Inflows 'On The Up'
Fund Inflows 'On The Up'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Investment funds enjoyed strong sales in April, data released by an industry group has shown.

Gold Warning Issued to Investors
Gold Warning Issued to Investors22 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
'Jury is still out' on the precious metal, an expert said today.

'Over-Confidence' Increases Fraud Risks
'Over-Confidence' Increases Fraud Risks21 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Different types of people are more - or less - vulnerable to cons such as boiler room schemes, the OFT has indicated.

Investment Strategies Weighed Up by Study
Investment Strategies Weighed Up by Study19 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Rising markets have made the question of regular vs lump sum investments a vexed one.

Latin America 'Offers Long-Term Investment Opportunities'
Latin America 'Offers Long-Term Investment Opportunities'14 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Latin America has been cited as an excellent opportunity for investors looking at the long term.

Pension Research Shows 'Bullish' Customers
Pension Research Shows 'Bullish' Customers13 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
One in three Sipp holders are buying up shares, while the markets come off last week's highs.

Personal Accounts 'Set to Fail'
Personal Accounts 'Set to Fail'12 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Personal Accounts will collapse when they are introduced in 2012 because too few employers intend to use them, it has been claimed.

Investors 'Expecting Oil Price Rise'
Investors 'Expecting Oil Price Rise'11 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of investors believe that the price of oil is set to rise.

British Investors 'Committed' to Equities
British Investors 'Committed' to Equities11 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The Investment Management Association publishes research showing that UK investors are sticking to equities in the long term.

FTSE Wipes Out 2009 Losses
FTSE Wipes Out 2009 Losses08 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
London's flagship stock index was up again today, as one analyst suggests that this rally is here to stay.

Sipp Provider Upbeat on 'Saver Control'
Sipp Provider Upbeat on 'Saver Control'06 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Most people who have a self-invested pension believe they can outperform the investment professionals, according to a Barclays poll.

ISAs Boosted as Redemptions Drop
ISAs Boosted as Redemptions Drop05 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The number of people cashing in their investment ISAs is down, due to reports suggesting 'green shoots' of economic recovery.

Arrests Made in OFT 'Pyramid Scheme' Probe
Arrests Made in OFT 'Pyramid Scheme' Probe30 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Three women have been arrested - but the OFT said there should be 'no assumption' they have conned others.

Investment Fund Statistics Show Inflows
Investment Fund Statistics Show Inflows28 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Fund sales suffered in March, but bond funds are doing well, figures from the IMA have shown.

'Vulnerable' Over-65s Targeted by Share Fraudsters
'Vulnerable' Over-65s Targeted by Share Fraudsters27 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Money transfer or '419' scams, pyramid schemes, and illegal requests for bank details are all being used on retirees according to the FSA and charities.

F&C Tips Corporate Bonds
F&C Tips Corporate Bonds24 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Rising defaults in businesses across the continent are pushing bond yields up - giving investors a tempting, if risky, opportunity.

London Stock Exchange Sees Boom in ETFs
London Stock Exchange Sees Boom in ETFs23 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The funds are growing in popularity among investors, according to experts at the organisation.

Investors Increase Exposure to Emerging Markets
Investors Increase Exposure to Emerging Markets17 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Interest in the funds could have been piqued by possible signs of a global economic turnaround.

Barclays Report Highlights Downbeat Mood Among Investors
Barclays Report Highlights Downbeat Mood Among Investors16 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
A general consumer antipathy towards professional financial advice and investing in the stock market has been uncovered by a new poll.

Concerned Investors 'Holding Steady' in Crunch
Concerned Investors 'Holding Steady' in Crunch15 Apr 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Despite the recent sharp falls in stock indices, a vast majority of investors have no intention of selling up at the moment.

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