News Archive - Articles Published in Investments
Fund Returns 'Turn Positive'07 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordSignals of recovery are present in the retail investment fund sector, a new survey has suggested.
FTSE Breaks 4,000 as Investor Confidence Builds02 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestors' positive mood appears to stem from this morning's Nationwide announcement that house prices are on the up once more.
Corporate Bond Funds 'To Benefit' From Quantitative Easing30 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordBondholders seem set to reap the reward of the improved lendings flows caused by the scheme - as well as the presence of the Bank as a major buyer in the market.
Investors Ponder Whether to 'Go Into Gold'24 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe precious metal is performing well on the markets, due to customer concerns about the credit crunch-induced turbulence in the stocks and bonds markets.
Barclays' iShares Sale Edges Closer23 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe sell-off to private equity firms could be followed by the bank's entrance into the Asset Protection Scheme.
Observer Pours Cold Water on 'Seinfeld Rally'19 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe recent increase in stock prices is just a dead cat bounce, according to one observer
Appetite for Risk 'Returning Amongst Investors'18 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordStocks and bonds are still popular among brave Brits who hold stocks and shares ISAs, one provider has claimed.
Investors 'Must Benefit From New Regulatory System'17 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordShareholders should be able to have more confidence in financial watchdogs in the future, one industry group has said.
Madoff Pleads Guilty at Trial13 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe extent of the former hedge fund manager's fraud is estimated at around £35 billion.
Fearful Brits 'Facing Missed Investment Opportunity'12 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordJust three percent have firm plans to start buying shares, despite cheap stock prices in the falling markets.
Markets Gain Strongly on Citi News11 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe FTSE rises almost five percent in a day - but experts warn that these gains are unlikely to be sustained over the days and weeks to come
Brokers Issue Recommendations for Low and High Risk ISAs11 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestors should decide whether they want a 'low risk' or a 'high risk' fund, The Share Centre has said.
"Mini Madoffs" Under the Spotlight in the City05 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestigations are ongoing involving several UK financial firms, the SFO has indicated.
Bonds Boosted by Rising Investor Fears04 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordTurmoil in stock markets around the world has led financial advisers to recommend 'safer' bonds to clients.
Markets Fall Again on Renewed Investor Gloom04 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordExperts see 'a lot of fear' among investors, as concerns over the health of the financial system and global economy send shares down once more.
Investors 'Shouldn't Worry' About HSBC Cash Call03 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe bank remains in a strong position, meaning that shareholders should participate in the new sale - according to one adviser.
Markets Suffer Further Sharp Falls03 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordFears over the health of the financial system are mounting among investors, sending stock markets plunging around the world yesterday.
Corporate Bonds 'Popular Among Investors'02 Mar 2009 | by Peter WakefordBond funds accounted for almost one in four stocks and share Isa sales in January.
Investors Upbeat for 200927 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordA bullish sentiment prevails among Barclays Stockbroker clients, the firm has claimed.
Investment firms 'charging less than before'25 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordFund manager fees commonly come to less than one percent a year, according to an industry group.