Articles tagged "funds"

Investment fund tips for 2012

Last updated: Jan 18th, 2012
Feature by Faith Glasgow
Economic growth is likely to remain elusive in the UK, writes Faith Glasgow. But there are pockets of opportunity in the UK and internationally, where canny fund managers free to follow their hunches can produce decent returns.

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Moneywise Fund Awards 2011

Last updated: Nov 30th, 2011
Feature by Ruth Jackson
Despite another rollercoaster year for investors, some funds can be relied upon to provide returns. Moneywise takes a look at the best of the bunch.

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£3 billion of pension fund costs hidden from investors

Last updated: Nov 22nd, 2011
News
Investors are kept in the dark over £3 billion of pension fund costs a year, according to research from SCM Private.

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10 tips to freshen up your pension

Last updated: Nov 23rd, 2011
Feature by Cathy Adams
With so many changes to the pension landscape taking place, it's never been more important to give your pension pot an overhaul to check it's still performing as it should. Cathy Adams suggests 10 tips to give your retirement finances a spring clean.

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Investment potential in Russia and Eastern Europe

Last updated: Oct 19th, 2011
Feature by Cherry Reynard
State interference, poor transparency and corruption continue to blight the investment potential of Russia and Eastern Europe but opportunities remain, says Cherry Reynard.

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Buyers' Guide - Investment Funds

Last updated: Oct 7th, 2011
TV

With savings rates being so low more people are thinking of investing in shares. And for most, that means putting their money into a fund but wiith thousands to choose from it's worth doing some research before you invest. Let Moneywise help with our Buyer's Guide.

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HSBC to launch low-cost funds

Last updated: Oct 5th, 2011
Feature by Cathy Adams and Ruth Emery
HSBC is to follow the lead of other major investment managers by setting up three low-cost funds, which will be available from 17 October.

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Investment for income ideas

Last updated: Sep 21st, 2011
Feature by Rob Griffin
Are you looking for a little extra cash each month? If so, here are some investment options.

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With-profits fund

Last updated: Aug 2nd, 2011
Glossary

With-profits funds are administered by life assurance companies and access to them is through the life company’s products such as bonds, endowments and pensions. Your monthly contributions are pooled with other investors’ money and invested in a mixture of shares, bonds, property and cash.

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VCT

Last updated: Aug 2nd, 2011
Glossary

Venture Capital Trusts were introduced in 1995 to encourage private investments in the small-company sector by offering tax relief in return for a minimum investment commitment of five years.

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