Investors still looking to take risks, Barclays reports
19th March 2009
A sizeable majority of stocks and shares Isa investors intend to place most of their allowance into risk-based investments for the next year, new...

IMF report points to 2009 growth for Bulgarian economy
19th March 2009
Bulgaria's economy is set to be one of the strongest in central and eastern Europe and grow by one per cent over the course of 2009, it has been...

Bulgaria to boost infrastructure with new EU funding package
18th March 2009
Bulgaria is set to benefit from €70 million (£66 million) worth of European Union funding, it has been confirmed.Following on from the news...

Bulgarian property sector ripe for investment, report suggests
17th March 2009
The investment potential of Bulgarian property has once again been highlighted, with local media reporting that the market is now being flooded with...

Bulgaria to open up top jobs to foreigners, PM confirms
17th March 2009
Foreign nationals are to be allowed to apply for positions as specialists in Bulgaria's state administration, the country's prime minister has...

New code gives extra protection for homebuyers
30th September 2008
A new code of conduct for UK house builders will mean extra protection for new-build homebuyers, claims the Home Builder's Federation (HBF)....

Foreign investment in Bulgaria remains strong
29th September 2008
Foreign investment continues to pour into Bulgaria, according to the latest figures from the UN. The 2008 World Investment Report released by the...

Overseas property buyers urged to seek guidance on tax laws
20th August 2008
News about investments Brought to you by the SimpliGroup – Helping you make your money work for youProperty investors keen on buying overseas...

Not insuring property can be 'extremely complicated and expensive'
15th July 2008
Property investors with holiday homes have been advised that not having proper insurance for their investments can be "extremely complicated and...

Unique selling points attract customers, property owners told
2nd July 2008
Property investors have been advised to ensure their properties have unique selling points and good access, if they want to net as many customers as...

Bulgarian government to improve climate for investors
18th June 2008
Bulgaria's prime minister Sergey Stanishev has pledged to improve conditions for investors in the country in a bid to attract more investment,...

New high-tech tower opens in Dubai
18th June 2008
Dubai's newest high-technology commercial complex, the S.I.T tower has been launched.The development at Dubai Silicon Oasis which features business...

'Biggest' shopping centre opens in Bulgaria
16th June 2008
A new mall described as the biggest in Bulgaria has opened its doors in Varna, reports the Sophia Echo.Mall of Varna, whose ownership switched from...

Housebuilders and banks 'strong investments'
13th June 2008
Banks and housebuilders have continued to "dominate" the TD Waterhouse top ten buys list.According to data from the brokers, the Royal Bank...

Bonds 'can guard against downturn'
4th June 2008
Those hoping to reach the far side of current economic turmoil unscathed should consider diversifying their assets, one industry commentator has...

Cash Isas 'supporting building society activity'
2nd June 2008
Building societies will remain well funded in the coming months as a result of record inflows in the form of deposits in cash individual savings...

First-time buyers 'purchase property abroad'
27th May 2008
Buying overseas property is proving an increasingly attractive option for first-time buyers in the UK, the Independent has suggested.The paper...

Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund 'takes a bottom-up approach'
16th May 2008
Aberdeen's property investment fund for emerging real estate markets has been designed with a bottom-up approach, investment analysts Morningstar...

Significant savings 'need not be at risk'
16th May 2008
Those looking for the best investments and savings options to make the most of inheritance or create a nest egg for their children need not take...

Investors call for improved governance in Japan
14th May 2008
A group of leading pension funds and asset managers with interests in Japan have produced the first collaborative policy document of its kind, the...

More Britons working overseas, says NatWest report
12th May 2008
Overseas property investors may interested in the latest survey from NatWest, which shows that Britons are increasingly seeking out careers in...

Financial strain 'may be slackening'
25th April 2008
Conditions in the financial markets may finally be improving, according to data from one market analyst.F&C Investment states that many people...

Saving money 'priority' for young people
24th April 2008
Young Britons are prioritising saving money, according to one savings expert.Emma Byrne said younger people are now more inclined to boost their...

Investors 'taking risks in emerging markets'
24th April 2008
Investors keen to make gains by putting their capital at risk are increasingly looking to emerging markets for opportunities.So claims Barclays...

Credit crunch 'encouraging increased savings'
23rd April 2008
Consumers establishing savings for their children are increasingly adopting a structured approach to investing funds, it has been claimed.The...

Investor interest in RBS 'remains high'
23rd April 2008
UK investors have reason to feel confident about the future of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), a new report suggests.Shareholders who have stayed...

IMA comments on investor requirements
21st April 2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) needs to weigh issues of quality "carefully against any pressure to depress standards", according to...

ETFs 'surging in popularity'
18th April 2008
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which track a particular exchange or index, enabling investors to buy into a range of companies through one share, are...

Bonds 'presenting attractive investment opportunities'
17th April 2008
Investors could potentially benefit from corporate bond sell-offs in the current climate, one industry commentator believes.PSigma Investment...

Global growth 'driven by emerging markets'
16th April 2008
Global economic growth is being for the most part driven by emerging markets, according to the assessment of one expert. Jeff Chowdry, head of...

Stock market 'continues to have potential'
15th April 2008
A financial expert has moved to assure investors that the stock market can still yield positive returns, despite the current downturn in the...

HSBC: Diversification lacking from many managed funds
14th April 2008
Many of the investment funds that are described as being diversified are being mislabelled, according to experts at HSBC. Funds are often marketed as...

Isa uptake 'hitting record numbers'
14th April 2008
The number of individual savings accounts being used by consumers around the UK has reached record levels, it has been revealed. According to data...

Mature savers 'should evaluate their account benefits'
11th April 2008
Those consumers aged over 50 should take more time to ensure they are in good financial shape - such is the message from Alliance & Leicester...

Rate cut 'not necessarily bad news for savers'
10th April 2008
Savers can get protection against the effects of the cut in interest rates on their investments and savings, an expert says. Karen Wint, general...

Green investment market 'supported by ethical consumers'
10th April 2008
The success of the first ever green investment fund to be set up in the UK is due in part to customer support, its managers say.Jupiter's Ecology...

Isa rush 'will extend into April'
7th April 2008
Those who have missed last year's tax-free individual savings account (Isa) opportunity may still wish to make the most of competitive offerings this...

Isas 'will be simpler and more flexible'
3rd April 2008
Individual savings accounts (Isas) are expected to become simpler and more flexible for consumers when new rules come into force on April 6th.So...

Self-invest Isas 'increasingly attractive'
1st April 2008
Increasing numbers of individual savings account (Isa) holders are considering taking out products that allow them to make investments at their own...

Updated Isa rules 'will encourage investment'
31st March 2008
New rules governing the transition of funds between different types of individual savings accounts (Isas) will encourage higher numbers to take up...