Enterprise investment schemes will see a number of improvements implemented to the schemes in this year's Finance Act.

2009 Investment Week awards set for 9 July ceremony

Since the beginning of the credit crunch, credit spreads have expanded considerably, prompting many analysts to extol the virtues of bond investing. However, in such tumultuous times, corporate bonds bring exposure to certain risks. What are they?

Europe is caught at the centre of a hard landing in the global economy. As an export-oriented region (exports represent 44% of GDP ), the eurozone is feeling the full force of collapsing global demand.

The Options Campaign, launched in October 2008, aims to improve turnaround times and standardise the annuity transfer process with an electronic system. So far 15 providers, accounting for more than 90% of annuity business, have signed up to the scheme...

The constant search for the next-best fund, the cult of the star manager and the disproportionate use of performance as a way of selling funds have underpinned the UK asset management industry over the past 20 years. But as current market conditions highlight...

BNY Mellon reveals sector allocation falling to record low of 48.8% at end of 2008

Uncertainty regarding equities should see a rush to fixed income vehicles from investors looking for shelter and security. However the corporate bond market has not escaped the recent volatility but which sectors offer the most potential in terms of bonds...

Cheviot Asset Management's head of alternative investments David Miller says 'rationality' is beginn...

Robert Hay has replaced Alex Stanic as the lead manager on a number of Newton and BNY Mellon vehicles.