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Economics / Markets
A series of quarter-point interest rate hikes will begin in May, according to analysts examining Bank of England governor Mervyn King's latest obligatory letter to the Chancellor.
16 February 2011
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Mortgages
The typical deposit needed by first-time buyers to secure a property has almost trebled in the last three years and now tops £31,000, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
16 February 2011
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Structured Products
Gilliat Financial Solutions has launched a UK Kick Out product based on the nine main sectors of the UK market.
16 February 2011
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Your profession
This week: ISA special, gap-fill tips and questions to ask your discretionary manager.
15 February 2011
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Economics / Markets
The Dow Jones is trading in the red after lower-than-expected US retail sales figures weighed on investor sentiment.
15 February 2011
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Your profession
Norwich & Peterborough (N&P) has confirmed troubled Keydata-backer Lifemark is in a position to repay in full the £1.5m borrowed from the building society in October.
15 February 2011
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Wrap/platforms
FundsNetwork will maintain its annual flat rate account fee of £45 per year after removing the linked indexation to RPI until at least June 2013.
15 February 2011
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Wrap/platforms
Nucleus has signed up six IFA firms this year on the back of a surge in adviser interest.
15 February 2011
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Your profession
Towergate Financial has joined Solicitors Independent Financial Advice (SIFA), the organisation bringing together solicitors and fee-based financial planners to provide complementary legal and financial services.
15 February 2011
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ETFs
Amundi saw assets under management (AUM) in its ETF business swell to €5.3bn by the end of December, a yearly increase of nearly 60%.
15 February 2011
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