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Savers hardest hit by the rise in inflation are those who rely on their savings to supplement their income

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen marginally to 3.20%, still way above the Government’s 2% target. But the VAT increase, which is to be implemented first thing next year, could stunt any longer term reductions. To stop their savings pot effectively eroding away, a basic rate tax payer needs to find an account paying 4.00%, while a higher rate tax payer needs to find an account offering 5.33%. Basic rate tax payers have access to 47 ... [more]

We are near the optimum point in the global economic cycle for emerging market equity investing

According to James Syme, Head of Emerging Market Equities and manager of the Baring Global Emerging Markets Fund at Baring Asset Management, we are near the optimum point in the global economic cycle for emerging market equity investing. Barings says that the combination of the recovery in the global economy, helped by a rebound in the US, and continued low interest rates in developed markets is driving emerging markets earnings estimates. In add... [more]

Strong link between financial control and self esteem

Happiness, wellbeing and overall self esteem are influenced by our sense of financial control and not by what we earn, according to a study published today by Aviva. Aviva’s Feel-Good Insight Study, produced in conjunction with a leading psychologist at City University, London, indicates a strong link between financial behaviour and self esteem - but proves money doesn’t buy happiness. In short, those with sensible financial plans in place are... [more]

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]

Credit crunch leads to a decline in saving for retirement

According to the sixth annual Scottish Widows UK Pensions Report, the long term effects of the downturn on pensions savings has been realised. While saving for retirement has slowly been on the rise in recent years, the latest Report reveals that pensions savings have seen a dramatic drop since last year and are in fact at the lowest level since 2006. Those saving adequately have decreased by 6% since last year down to 48% and a fifth (21%) of pe... [more]

Redefining Investor Risk

Changing the way you think about time and risk can change the way you invest.

Palomar Medical Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2010

BURLINGTON, Mass. -- Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. , a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

The Future Is Cloudy

And that suits Microsoft just fine.

Cooking fries? Cleaning hospitals? Executives reflect on their first job

Decades before becoming president of McDonald's USA, Jan Fields cooked French fries at one of the fast-food franchise's restaurants.

MagnaChip Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor LLC ("MagnaChip Semiconductor") today announced solid financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $194.7 million, an 8.5% increase compared to $179.5 million for the first quarter of 2010, and a 39.4% increase compared to $139.7 million ...

Financial industry veteran reflects on changing business

Gene Goodner, head of Master Financial, helps customers invest in a variety of products, from annuities to mutual funds, and gives advice on tax deferment and legal tax avoidance.

Ameriprise Financial Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

MINNEAPOLIS----Ameriprise Financial, Inc. : Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Second Quarter Results Per Diluted Share 2010 2009 % Change 2010 2009 % Change GAAP Net revenues $ 2,577 $ 1,874 38 % Net income $ 259 $ 95 173 % $ 0.98 $ 0.41 139 % Operating* Net revenues $ 2,379 $ 1,876 27 % Earnings $ 291 $ 107 172 % $ 1.10 $ 0.47 134 % Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 261.1 228.8 Diluted ...

Iron Mountain Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), an information management company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The Company announced revenue, Adjusted OIBDA (defined below) and operating income growth of 5%, 8% and 9%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of 2009 (see Appendix B). These results were supported by ...

Financial Advisors Still Kings in Canada

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - The latest quarterly results from Vision Critical's Wealth Management Index focus on how investors find value in their financial advisors and where they turn to for advice. Canadian investors are still extremely reliant on their advisors and much less likely to search out information themselves. Although trust is still a significant driver ...