FCA expands scope of mini-bond ban
- Thursday, 10 December 2020
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has expanded the scope of its ban on the marketing of mini-bonds to retail investors.
Read more...ESG funds beat non-ESG peers in 3 key sectors
- Tuesday, 08 December 2020
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ESG funds have outperformed their non-ESG peers in three major equity markets in 2020, according to research from investment manager and platform Willis Owen.
Read more...FCA move could alter investor view of property funds
- Tuesday, 04 August 2020
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The proposed six month notice period on property fund withdrawals could force investors into a longer term view of property funds. However, one Financial Planner warned of the potential inheritance tax implications
Read more...Market volatility spooks investment ISA investors
- Thursday, 25 June 2020
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Market volatility has seen 450,000 fewer people use investment ISAs but a 21% jump in the use of Cash ISAs, according to the latest figures from HMRC.
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