General News
Market falls continue as eurozone issues remain unresolved (17/05/12)
Markets have fallen significantly in the last couple of weeks as changes to leadership in Europe, uncertainty over future policies and debt refinancing issues have taken their toll on investor sentime...
Free Switching within the Chelsea FundStore (19/03/12)
Chelsea are now exclusively offering free switching within the Chelsea FundStore, in association with Cofunds. If you switch between funds you will be charged 0%. This offer is exclusive to clients of...
Cazenove Absolute UK Dynamic fund closed to new investments (15/03/12)
We have just been informed that the Cazenove Absolute UK Dynamic fund was soft closed at the end of last week and is therefore no longer available as an investment option. Cazenove have taken the dec...
ISA season update (15/03/12)
The ISA season is really gaining momentum now with just 3 weeks left until the end of this tax year. Some of this year's trends are not new: £1 in every £5 is still being invested in equity income ...
Brits playing pensions roulette with financial futures (29/03/12)
A recent survey by Schroders has indicated that people are playing 'pensions roulette' by tapping into savings earmarked for retirement. According to the research, the economic downturn and rising li...
Budget Special - Chelsea's round-up (22/03/12)
Yesterday, the Chancellor George Osborne announced his review of the state of government finances, saying that he wanted to reward work, support working families, back businesses and create a more bal...
Darius McDermott BBC interview on the investment opportunities in Brazil (06/03/12)
Brazil's economy could overtake the UK today to become the world's sixth largest economy. From an investment point of view, Brazil is without doubt the most exciting story in Latin America at the mome...
Free switching within the Chelsea FundStore (14/02/12)
Chelsea are now exclusively offering free switching within the Chelsea FundStore, in assocation with Cofunds. If you switch between funds you will be charged 0%. This offer is exclusive to clients of ...
ISAs News
New ISA limits for 2012/2013 tax year (11/04/12)
ISA limits for the new tax year have been increased in line with inflation. You can now invest up to £11,280 into an Investment ISA. This is an individual allowance, so couples can now shelter £22,5...
ISAs overtake pensions for the first time in a decade (01/03/12)
Statistics published by the Office for National Statistics yesterday have shown that ISA savings have outstripped pensions savings for the first time in a decade. £14.28 billion was saved into perso...
UK Business News
Facebook poised for market debut
Facebook shares will start trading later in one of the largest and most high profile share flotations of recent years.
Market jitters over eurozone woes
European markets suffer a nervous session with investors unsettled by a downgrade for Spanish banks and the political crisis in Greece.
N Rock rescue 'could cost £2bn'
The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.
UK in £50m pork deal with China
The UK agrees a £50m trade deal to sell British pork to China, the world's biggest market for pig meat.
Rain dampens sales at pub group
Pubs group Mitchells & Butlers reports a sharp slowdown in sales, saying the recent wet weather has led to fewer customers.