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Feature articles »»
What next for higher rate tax relief on pensions?
The Pre-Budget Report is due on 9th December and the Chancellor may see fit to add further restrictions on who can claim higher rate tax relief. Laith Khalaf discusses the likelihood of this move and what you can do to stay one step ahead of the taxman.
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Recent research has shown the average retired person enjoys 8 social engagements a week. Are you prepared for a busy retirement?
The Pre-Budget Report: What could it mean for you?
Danny Cox, Head of Advice, answers some of the Pre-Budget Report questions we are asked.
Stock market reports »»
London Close: Dubai worries knock market
The London market wasn't helped by a technical glitch at the London Stock Exchange but it was never going to be a good day due to worries about the debt problems of Dubai. The fact that there was no trading for more than three hours just made investors ev
Share Research from HL »»
DSGI - Trading continues to stabilise
26 November 2009
DSG International (formerly Dixons Group) has remained a powerful force on Britain’s high streets, with electrical product brand names such as Currys and PC World still very evident. While in recent years the group
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QinetiQ - Political and economic factors impact on year end expectations.
25 November 2009
The group’s recent half year results saw pre tax profit dip 2 per cent to £45.1 million ( £45.9m a year earlier ) on revenues 11 per cent higher at £806.3 million. The British defence technology c
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Johnson Matthey - Favourable second half smoke signals
25 November 2009
Over recent years, the group’s fortunes have been fairly closely linked to the automobile industry. Environmental pressures on governments around the world to reduce both carbon and other general emissions have see
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Expert comment »»
Talk of the Town
By Danny Cox
Thu 26 November
With the Pre Budget report due on the 9th December, one of the main issues for investors is whether capital gains tax will change.
Press round-up »»
Thursday newspaper round-up: Walker Review, Lloyds/HBOS, Vodafone
Big banks will have to disclose how many of their UK employees are paid more than £1m under recommendations to be published today by City banker Sir David Walker, the FT writes....
Latest fund news »»
Castlestone Intelligent Portfolio (IQ) Asset Allocation (UCITS) Fund – new launch
Tue 24 November
Castlestone Management was founded in December 1996 and specialises in managing alternative investments, such as commodities, hedge funds and multi-asset funds.
First State Asia Pacific Leaders – income unit now available
Tue 24 November
First State has introduced an income unit for their popular Asia Pacific Leaders Fund, which will enable investors to receive any income that the fund produces rather than having it automatically reinvested.
Jupiter China passes its third anniversary
Mon 23 November
Although China’s economic growth had slowed towards the end of last year, China appears to have avoided the worst of the global downturn.
Market latest
| FTSE 100 | 5,194.13 | ![]() |
-170.68 | -3.29% |
| FTSE 250 | 8,880.52 | ![]() |
-290.24 | -3.27% |
| FTSE All Share | 2,648.56 | ![]() |
-86.65 | -3.27% |
| Dow Jones | 10,464.40 | ![]() |
+30.69 | +0.29% |
| NASDAQ | 2,176.05 | ![]() |
+6.87 | +0.32% |
| Nikkei 225 | 9,184.01 | ![]() |
-199.23 | -2.12% |
| Hang Seng | 21,471.88 | ![]() |
-738.53 | -3.33% |
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