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Citywire Investment News
- Poor returns and ouflows force Carmignac to shut thematic fund
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:02 Z
Fifteen years after it was first launched, Carmignac Innovation has 'not lived up to expectations', the French firm said.
- Elsa warns FSA life settlement fund ban has major implications
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:09 Z
The European Life Settlement Association have issued a strongly worded statement warning that a ban on Traded Life Policy Investments (TPLI) would damage other asset classes.
- Aussie firm sells 14 million Henderson shares
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:10 Z
Australian-based JCP Investment Partners has sold a little more than 14 million shares in the fund group ahead of its full-year numbers later this month.
- Is the emerging market rally a red herring?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:40 Z
Emerging markets dominate the list of the world's best-performing indices year to date but can the region continue to go from strength to the strength.
Citywire Money, Tax and Property
- House prices rose 0.6% in January, says Halifax
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:54:16 Z
The average UK house price is now £161,000.
- The 20 postcodes most 'at risk' of burglary
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:35:34 Z
The areas in the UK that see the most home insurance claims for theft or burglary, and the postcodes that are least at risk.
- House prices flat as market 'dogged by uncertainty'
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:00 Z
January marked the eighteenth month that house prices did not rise, according to Hometrack.
- Buying a house is now cheaper than renting one
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:00 Z
Buying a house is over £100 a month cheaper than renting, according to Halifax. Wales is the exception.
BBC News
- Obama: 'I deserve a second term'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:28:41 GMT
President Barack Obama tells a US network that he deserves a second term in the White House, as a poll puts his approval rating above 50%.
- Blasts rock north Nigeria cities
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:11:40 GMT
A police station in the northern Nigerian city of Kano and a market in Maiduguri to the west are rocked by explosions.
- Ian Paisley admitted to hospital
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:56:06 GMT
The former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital.
- Brazil privatises airport running
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:40 GMT
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
BBC Business News
- Brazil privatises airport running
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:40 GMT
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
- VIDEO: Chinese airlines 'to shun EU tax'
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:22 GMT
Beijing has banned Chinese airlines from taking part in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
- Gers Whyte may have lied to court
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:20:23 GMT
BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
- Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:35:23 GMT
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
FT.com - Financial Markets News
- Greek worries weigh on Wall Street
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:45 GMT
US stocks followed global indices lower, as Greece appeared to edge closer to default while disappointing earnings also help stall the rally
- Brent crude oil breaks three-month high
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:29 GMT
Cold winter weather in Europe and Russia and production problems in Africa help push up price but US benchmark fails to see similar uplift
- Greece talks cast lengthy shadow
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:20:51 GMT
Sentiment on global markets restrained by disunity of Greek politicians on austerity measures but selling looks modest
- FTSE lower as investors remain cautious
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:07:44 GMT
Shares edge lower with Barclays out of favour on concerns that it might kick off the bank earnings season on a downbeat note