IFA Promotions is producing a guide for consumers, giving advice on how to protect against a recession.
The guide, available at www.unbiased.co.uk, looks at strategies for choosing financial products that reduce exposure to recession.
IFA Promotions chief executive David Elms says: “Whilst we are unlikely to experience the problems of 10 years ago, it is worthwhile making an effort to protect yourself should the worst happen.”
Online personal financial services website Interactive Inv-estor is setting up a mortgage centre in partnership with independent mortgage IFA Charcol. The centre at www.iii.co.UK/mortgages/ will provide Interactive Investor's 1.2 million registered account users with a quote service, extensive decision support, the facility to buy mortgages online and educational material. The service is targeting anyone wanting […]
Inora Life is introducing the second version of its dynamic income fund.Dynamic income 2 is an offshore insurance bond registered and managed in Dublin. Inora Life is hoping the fund will appeal to two types of investor; members of the British expatriate community and UK investors. Both types will be looking for a medium-risk investment […]
Pink Home Loans has introduced a self-certification mortgage that has a 2 per cent discount in the first year.The mortgage has a current payable rate of 4.75 per cent until October 1, 2001 but it is not available to first-time buyers. It would suit borrowers who have difficulties proving their income, including the self-employed and […]
Scottish Life today confirmed it is setting up a stand alone protection business with former Scottish Provident head of marketing and business development David Robinson in charge.In a move first reported by Money Marketing, former ScotProv head of product marketing Roger Edwards is also joining the team to hold a similar role. Other poaches from […]
Click link to view full video Portfolio manager Aziz Hamzaogullari talks about the unique style he brings to growth investing, shares examples of companies that meet his growth criteria and explains the importance of fundamental research in a concentrated fund.
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Last month, the BBC’s Money Box covered the story of a protection customer who had seen her quoted life and critical illness premium rise by around a third after she disclosed a historic mental health issue. The woman was taking cover as a parent of young children and had originally chosen an insurer after getting […]
The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment has set up a helpline for participants in its financial planning mentoring scheme. The helpline, which is being supported by Schroders, will be open to mentors and mentees on the programme, which started on the first of January this year, looking for support in achieving professional financial planning […]
Collapsed wealth manager Greyfriars Asset Management sold its Sipp and SSAS administration business to Hartley Pensions for £820,000 an update on Companies House shows. Money Marketing previously discovered Hartley took on 1600 Sipps, 160 SSAS and almost £500m assets under management onto its books for an undisclosed sum, with fresh documents now revealing the value […]
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