Slow but still growing
The UK economy grew by only 0.2% in the second quarter of 2011, with this slow rate of GDP growth blamed partially on the additional bank holiday in April.
Flexible Drawdown, Minimum Income Requirement & RPI-linked annuities
Jul 26, 2011
The government has passed legislation which means RPI-linked annuity income without a ‘floor’ will now count to the Minimum Income Requirement for Flexible Drawdown.
Absolutely no returns?
Jul 25, 2011
New figures from Financial Express show that the majority of funds in the IMA Absolute Return sector failed to beat inflation to deliver positive returns in real terms in the 12 months to 30th June 2011.
27% increase in dividends
Jul 25, 2011
Total dividends paid out by UK firms increased by 27% in the first quarter of 2011.
Market numbers: Friday 22nd July 2011
Jul 22, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,935.02, up 35.13 points or +0.60% on the day and up 91.36 points (+1.56%) over the week.
Going for gold
Jul 21, 2011
The peak in the price of gold this week has reopened the debate around the suitability of gold within an investment portfolio.
Comment: Consumer Focus personal pension report
Jul 20, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford comments on the Consumer Focus report looking at personal pension switching.
Is pension switching advisable?
Jul 20, 2011
A new report published by Consumer Focus has highlighted serious problems with personal pension switching and the growing trend for advisers to charge trail commission ahead of a commission ban.
Monitoring money market funds
Jul 19, 2011
The Investment Management Association (IMA) is planning to monitor the underlying holdings of funds within its Money Market sector, in order to meet new FSA and European requirements.
Three ‘Fs’ when picking funds
Jul 19, 2011
New research from Legal and General Investments suggests that IFAs select investment funds based on fund manager, fund cost and fund house.
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