Still on hold at 0.5%
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted once again to keep interest rates on hold at their historic low of 0.5%.
Are MINTs the next big investment opportunity?
May 5, 2011
After the popularity of investing in BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), Fidelity International is asking whether MINTs could be the investment opportunity of the next decade?
Arguments for equity exposure?
May 4, 2011
We look at the recent briefing note from Ted Scott at F&C Investments, asking whether equity markets are positioned for a breakout.
Mind the gap
May 4, 2011
As we continue moving towards the new financial services regulations being introduced at the end of next year, many advisers are working through a ‘gap filling’ exercise.
Avoiding the disposable income drop
May 3, 2011
A new report from Deloitte suggests that UK households face a drop in disposable income of around £780 this year. What steps can you take to avoid the disposable income drop?
0.5% until 2013?
May 3, 2011
Could the Bank Rate remain at the historic low of 0.5% until 2013? We look at the latest views from leading economists.
Market numbers: Thursday 28th April 2011
May 1, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,069.90, up 1.74 points or +0.03% on the day and up 51.6 points (+0.86%) over the week.
Serving up the right financial advice
Apr 28, 2011
Which? Money published a good explanation of the new regulations for financial advisers in their magazine this month and Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was pleased to have contributed to their research for the article.
When cash is the riskiest asset
Apr 27, 2011
The BBC is reporting this morning that a Bank in India has allowed termites to eat through millions of rupees worth of banknotes.
Stagnant but no double-dip
Apr 27, 2011
The initial estimate of UK economic growth in the first quarter of 2011 shows a stagnant British economy but no return to a ‘double-dip’ recession.
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