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FiDeals Wrap: Money-Markets Lose A Champion
Don’t lose interest in Isa delays
Savers left out of pocket because of lengthy delays in transferring their individual savings accounts are now turning to the industry ombudsman for help
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Over-55s urged to plan for equity release
Homeowners approaching retirement advised to consider equity-release facilities now
Fears over poor advice for savers switching to Sipps
Fears that retirement savers could be bearing high costs for switching into self-invested schemes whose flexibility they won’t use
House prices fall as sales at record low
LONDON (Reuters) - House prices fell a little less than expected in July but sales per real estate firm hit a record low and retail sales weakened again, reports showed on Tuesday, reinforcing evidence of a marked economic slowdown.
China’s growth set for a sprint
Investment managers are highlighting China’s winning potential amid suggestions of an “Olympic effect” for stock markets of host countries
Wealth managers seek shelter in hedge funds
Wealth managers have been moving more of their clients’ money in hedge funds in recent months, to escape the shaky equity markets
How much are you worth?
LONDON(Citywire) - The average UK adult believes they are worth £350,000 according to research from the Post Office. When asked to put a value on their assets including their home, car, annual salary and all their possessions, respondents came back with an average amount of £350,000.
With-profits policies failing to live up to expectations
While the Aviva payouts announced this week are good news for some with-profits investors, those with money in other life offices may be feeling less fortunate
BlackRock tops retail fund sales
LONDON (Reuters) - Fund firm BlackRock held onto the top spot for net sales of British funds to retail investors in the second quarter, according to industry data, helped by sales of its hedge fund-style UK Absolute Alpha fund.
Value seen after commodity falls
Fund managers are already buying back into resources stocks even though the oil price continues to slide, suggesting that not all commodities are on the downward spiral that some investors had feared
Cash is king
LONDON (Citywire) - With equities continuing to shed value and profitability in bonds hard to come by, cash-heavy funds come under the spotlight.
Lock in to low gas prices
Householders should move quickly to lock into low fixed-rate energy deals before providers scrap their best offers, say advisers.
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Pensions miss boat to China
Pension savers are missing out on what is widely seen as the strongest long-term growth story around
Lock in to low gas prices
Householders should move quickly to lock into low fixed-rate energy deals before providers scrap their best offers, say advisers.
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With-profits funds announce payouts
Policyholders in two Norwich Union with-profits funds are being advised to take a proposed cash payout averaging 1,000 each