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IFAs recommend investing in UK Shares to clients
More than four out of five IFAs will recommend investing in UK Shares to clients over the next three months as confidence in the long-term prospects of the UK economy grows despite recent volatility, Virgin Money’s Investor Intentions Index shows. The numbers of advisers recommending UK Shares has grown to 83% in the past three months from 74%, putting the UK market clearly ahead of Emerging Markets and the Far East as the best homes for clien... [more]
Impoverished retirement for millions of UK pensioners
According to new figures from Partnership millions of pensioners will have to live on less than £10k per year – and the pensions' giants are not helping, warns specialist provider. Key findings: 1. 89 % of all personal pension funds are under £50k 2. 77% of all annuity transactions for sub-£30k funds 3. 23% of pensioners face abject poverty according to Partnership 4. Just 10% taking advantage of enhanced option 5. Majority of people st... [more]
Economic recovery in the West is good news for equities
Baring Asset Management (Barings) has upgraded its position on equities from neutral to positive. The upgrade follows the publication of Barings’ latest research, which suggests there is a strong enough body of evidence showing the economic recovery in the West is well underway, albeit at a more subdued pace compared to past cycles. However, longer term, it remains uncertain about how strong the US and European recoveries might be. Barings’ ca... [more]
People in company pension schemes are missing out by neglecting to save in tax-efficient ways
Research from Unbiased.co.uk, has revealed that working people in company pension schemes are missing out on huge sums by neglecting to save in tax-efficient ways. The UK’s retirement savers are missing out on an extra £720 million tax relief by not making additional pension contributions. High-rate taxpayers that are members of their employers’ occupational pension scheme will miss out on an extra £720 million tax relief this year by failing... [more]
Confidence is driving an upswing in all market sectors
At GIL 2009, Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman David Frigstad said: “We’ve the economy bottom out in early May with indicators all around us that the recovery has started, confidence is driving an upswing in all market sectors”. With a positive outlook ahead, he inspired the 120 plus CEOs and their growth teams that gathered in London for the GIL Global event. Mr Frigstad’s view of the current economic climate seemed to be shared by many industry l... [more]
Venture investors move upmarket to avoid risk
Venture capital firms are carrying out larger-than-usual deals, according to research out today, indicating that they have reduced their appetite to invest in riskier small-scale start-up businesses.
Foundation Venture Capital Group Sells Interest in Longevica Pharmaceuticals
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- James M. Golubieski, president of Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC, (FVCG) a New Jersey Health Foundation/Foundation of UMDNJ affiliate, announced today that it has sold its equity interest in Longevica Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to Rostock International Ltd. Longevica, a Princeton, NJ, based company, is involved in developing kinase inhibitors that ...
Venture capitalist survey shows drop in confidence
A conference is bringing together start-ups in search of money and venture capitalists with cash to invest in the Silicon Valley.
Harris: Venture capitalists turning gloomy about the economy
Just when it seemed Silicon Valley's recovering economy might start humming like a Tesla powertrain, along comes a new survey suggesting that venture capitalists are frowning again. The last time that happened, things soon went from bad to worse.
Russian companies should invest more in venture funds says Medvedev
Russian companies should invest more in the creation of venture funds, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Pritzkers invest in East Coast buildings
Pritzker Realty Group, the Chicago-based real estate firm affiliated with the wealthy Pritzker family, formed a joint venture with the Bozzuto Group to invest in apartment buildings on the East Coast.
Vodafone Essar IPO plans at initial stage - Essar CEO
Plans for an initial public offering by the Indian telecoms venture between Britain's Vodafone and Essar Group are in initial stages with both partners set to discuss options before making a final decision.
NTEC launches program to find venture capital for Dallas-area firms
Frisco business incubator NTEC Inc. launched a new program Monday with 10 mostly out-of-state venture capital partners to reinvigorate investments in Dallas and beyond.
Cable looks to boost bank lending
Banks are set to come under renewed pressure from the government to increase lending to small firms.
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Indonesia aims to lure firms as SE Asia base
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Indonesia aims to lure firms as SE Asia base
