Investments Archives - Page 86 of 112

A conditional offer for Greece

Jun 24, 2011

The European Union has agreed to help Greece meet its next round of interest payments, on the condition they agree to a punitive set of economic measures designed to reduce their deficit.

Some money for Arch Cru investors

Jun 21, 2011

Investors in the troubled Arch Cru schemes look set to receive a refund of some of their original investment, as the FSA announces a voluntary £54m package.

Market numbers: Friday 17th June 2011

Jun 18, 2011

The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,714.94, up 16.13 points or +0.28% on the day and down 50.86 points (-0.88%) over the week.

Six new personal finance webcasts

Jun 17, 2011

We have lined up six new personal finance and investment webcasts for the second half of 2011.

Has Europe become insolvent?

Jun 17, 2011

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at the issues in Greece and the potential impact on European and global markets.

How safe is your ETF?

Jun 15, 2011

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have grown in their popularity in recent years, but a new warning reminds investors that some ETFs are riskier than others.

We like transparency

Jun 12, 2011

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the FT this weekend, in an article looking at charging transparency on investment platforms.

Market numbers: Friday 10th June 2011

Jun 12, 2011

The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,765.80, down 90.54 points or -1.55% on the day and down 89.21 points (-1.52%) over the week.

You’re taking too much risk

Jun 9, 2011

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford explains why investors often take too much or too little risk with their money.

Sense check investment advice

Jun 7, 2011

Following a recent FSA seminar on investment advice, it has been suggested by the regulator that all investment recommendations are subjected to a “sense check”.