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Join BlackRock for a call Rising yields what to do?
After remaining range-bound for many months, bond yields (particularly US Treasury yields) have begun to rise from their historic lows.
Cazenove: The rainbow budget
Chief investment officer Richard Jeffrey explains to Citywires Dylan Lobo why he sees last weeks budget as a 'rainbow'.
Bright Grey: Weve improved our financial underwriting limits
We recently changed our financial underwriting limits on our Personal and Business Protection Menu plans to help to get your clients on risk more quickly.
BNY Mellon: Newswire 22nd March 2012
Deficit reduction remains the focus of the UK government
March 2012 Budget update
On 21st March, the Chancellor presented his 2012 Budget. Our Financial Planning team have prepared a detailed analysis and summaries of the relevant facts and figures which highlight the key impacts for you and your clients.
Thames River Multi-Capital Review - March 2012
With UK growth lacklustre and Europe likely to enter another recession, the US is currently our favoured developed market. In this update we explain why were currently overweight the US and highlight one of our favoured holdings.
7IM: Help your clients understand why investing in an ISA over the long term makes sense.
Help your clients understand why investing in an ISA over the long term makes sense.
MyTouchstone supports ThePlatforum 'Dream Team Tour' 2012
London, March 2012 - MyTouchstone, the market leading IFA database operated by the wealth and investment intelligence services division of Equifax, is hitting the road with ThePlatforum, the UKs leading independent specialist on fund platforms.
Legal & General launch two Structured Products - available now
Legal & General 6 Year Growth Deposit Bond 13 - offering at the end of the fixed term a minimum return of 7.25% or, if greater, 100% of any growth in the FTSE 100 Index over the fixed term.
Cazenove: Not the end of the World
It appears that growth in the global economy was not as bad as last years valuations indicated hence markets are breathing a sigh of relief.
Asset.tv: Investment Trust Edge - Might an IT's board sometimes have too much influence?
This Investment Trust Edge analyses Richard Buxton and the Schroder UK Alpha Plus Fund & Schroder UK Growth Fund plc, with Simon Moore of Bestinvest, Tim Cockerill of Rowan Dartington and Matthew Hose of J.P. Morgan Cazenove
Wizard Learning News
Wizard Learning have now added a Financial Crime module to their CPD and gap fill system.
MyTouchstone offers free annual licence to PAT (Platform Analysis Tool) plus 1-2-1 Consultancy Session
MyTouchstone, the market leading IFA database which is operated by the wealth and investment intelligence services division of Equifax, is launching a competition for IFAs in partnership with ThePlatforum, the UKs leading independent specialist on fund platforms.
M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund teleconference
To mark three years since the M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund was launched, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to a conference call briefing
UK Budget report
Ahead of tomorrow's UK Budget, read our new insight paper from Tom Elliott, JPM Global Strategist
Emerging Markets webconference
Join Richard Titherington, JPMs CIO for emerging market equities, discuss the prospects for emerging markets
Foot Anstey News
If your organisation deals with insurance, you need to know about a new Act passed by parliament earlier this month. All consumers have a duty to disclose relevant facts when entering into an insurance contract and the latest Act is aimed at reducing problems caused by non-disclosure...
Standard Life Investments: Real Estate - there's still gas in the tank
Andrew will take a global perspective on real estate in establishing which markets and sectors offer the strongest return prospects
PanaceaIFA brings Standard Life Investments on board
PanaceaIFA , the online resource for directly regulated IFAs, has confirmed Standard Life Investments is to join its panel of sponsors.
Are fashion fads fading faster
Have you noticed how the speed of corporate ageing seems to have been rising exponentially - corporate histories seem to have an ageing process worthy of various characters out of a Rider Haggard ripping yarn. Only a few years ago, Yahoo which started in 1994 was seen as an exciting young dynamic brand for the new technology and new generation. It even seemed to make a noise. Now it seems to have aged before its years and seems almost tired and waiting to be absorbed by someone else.
Standard Life Investments: GARS monthly update
In February 2012 the Global Absolute Return Strategies fund delivered a gross return of 1.73% overall, bringing YTD performance to 4.83%.
NAPF: 100 year bonds 'too long term' for most pension funds
The National Association of Pension Funds says 100-year bonds are unlikely to be popular with pension funds because they are too long-term.
Emerald Isle avoids the spotlight to ensure that Irish eyes are smiling
The ECBs second LTRO has assured bank liquidity in the near term but longer term Eurozone solvency worries remain, says Newtons Jon Day
AILO expresses concern over impact of commission prohibition on consumers
The Association of International Life Offices (AILO) has written to Sharon Bowles, MEP for South East England and Chair of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, to raise its concerns over the effect on consumers and policyholders of the potential interaction between MiFID provisions and other EU financial services legislation, which it believes could have unintended consequences
FundsNetwork best selling funds and sectors - February
Please find below the best selling fund and IMA sectors for IFAs using FundsNetworkTM in February.*
Stand out from the crowd with our magic circle sales tool
These days targeted advertising is big business and companies are becoming more sophisticated in the way they sell to people. Whether its recommendations from Amazon, or a happy birthday from your favourite pizza chain, these messages are becoming impossible to avoid.
Cazenove Update: Cazenove Capital: 2012 a rapid swing to euphoria?
Howard Marks' book, The Most Important Thing, is an investment classic. I recommend it to anyone with any interest in investing.
Ascentric hits £4bn AUA
Independent wrap Ascentric now has £4bn assets under administration as it approaches 12 months of sustained profitability, one of the few profitable platforms in the wrap sector.
FundsNetwork - All ISAs are equal but some are more equal than others!
The hackneyed phrase tax advantaged, does not do the humble ISA justice and lacks the substance required to express what a difference it can make to lighten a clients total tax burden.
Legal & General End of tax year new customer flyer
Legal & General have produced a new customer flyer on the end of tax year opportunities. Read now and see how you might be able to help your clients.
Keep your investments on course
With a stocks and shares ISA, you can help to keep your investments on course by protecting your money from personal income tax or capital gains tax
Funds Network - OEIC to ISA transfer - Deadline 2 April
If your clients do not have new money to invest into an ISA, they could consider transferring an existing holding (OEIC, UT or SICAV) into a Stocks and Shares ISA.
Legal & General Early Bonus Plan 5 launched on Monday 27 February
Do you have clients that are looking for a medium to long term investment or have a minimum of £3,000 to invest and want to take advantage of their 2011/2012 tax year ISA limit of £10,680?
FundsNetwork - maximise your ISA opportunity
As the end of the tax year approaches, dont miss out on this years bigger ISA opportunity.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Onside with Gartside
Join Nick Gartside, manager of the JPM Strategic Bond Fund, for his next monthly fixed income update: Onside with Gartside on Thursday 15 March 09:30 BST.
Cazenove: The outlook for European equities
Chris Rice, manager of the Cazenove European Fund gives his outlook for European equities
Metlife focuses on fixed-term annuities campaign
MetLife is launching a series of seminars focused on outlining the growth potential of the fixed-term annuity market and how it can fit with client needs following strong demand from advisers.
The 2012 Power of 3 Roadshow
Join BlackRock, J.P.Morgan Asset Management and Schroders for the 2012 Power of 3 Roadshow
BlackRock weekly market views
Economic data provided some positive news over the week, notably, good payroll numbers in the US and the biggest Chinese trade deficit since 1989, as imports soared.
A budget for business enterprise? - Not more business initiatives & acronyms?
So just how many company finance initiatives do you think we have? Political leaders have, over the years, taken great pride in launching their own initiative, their pet idea - new fresh and different from the last one - mainly because it was 'invented here'.