April 7, 2026

Investments

Investments

Old Mutual Investments appoints board chair and COO

Old Mutual Limited today announced the appointment of Nersan Naidoo as chair of the boards of the affiliates of Old Mutual Investments and Zulfa Abdurahman as chief operating officer (COO) of Old Mutual Investments. Old Mutual Investments is the holding entity for several investment businesses, including Futuregrowth Asset Management, Marriott Investment Managers, Old Mutual Alternative

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UK’s best and cheapest investment platforms revealed

As the UK government makes a push to get more people investing, Which? research has looked at how a range of investment platforms are scoring on customer satisfaction and fees. The consumer group said that keeping platform fees to a minimum will be a priority in the coming tax year, as increasing tax rates on

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What is an investment platform and how does it work?

What is an investment platform? An investment platform, sometimes called a fund supermarket, allows investors to buy and hold a range of investments in one place online, and sometimes with a smartphone app. The crucial point is that investment platforms are designed for people who are making their own investment decisions. This is referred to

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Barclays Smart Investor investment platform review

Overall score Our overall score is based on a combination of customer score, fees score, and assets score. We don’t analyse the performance of investments listed by investment platforms, as different investors will opt for different investments. Customer score and ratings We surveyed 3,053 investors – members of the Which? Connect panel and of the

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UK ‘home bias’ drives surge in Isa millionaires, say investment platforms

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A recent surge in Isa millionaires has been driven by investors with a bias towards UK assets, according to two leading investment platforms, following a bumper year for the FTSE 100. Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK’s

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5 High-Yield Investments That Are Considered Safe

Safe high-yield investments often include government-backed securities, high-quality bonds and income-producing equities. These assets can be preferable because they offer predictable payments over time. While higher yields could improve your income potential, no investment is completely risk-free. Factors such as credit quality, diversification and market conditions all influence how safe an investment may be. Investors

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Azerbaijan Construction Industry Report, H1 2026: Output to Grow by 3.5% in 2026, Driven by Investments in Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Transport and Non-Oil Sector

Company Logo Key market opportunities in Azerbaijan’s construction industry include strong growth driven by investments in oil, gas, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure. Significant opportunities exist in non-oil sectors, renewable energy expansion, and projects like urban development and desalination plants, reflecting economic diversification. Dublin, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Azerbaijan Construction Market Size,

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Scotia Investments says it leads Jamaica’s collective investment schemes market

Marie Lyn James, Head of Investment Management, Caribbean and Central America March 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotia Jamaica Investments Limited (SIJL) said it has taken the leading market share position among service providers in Jamaica’s collective investment schemes (CIS) industry after several years of growth in

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JCS Investments unveils eco-friendly bus stop on Spintex corridor

JCS Investments Limited has, as a novelty, built an eco – friendly bus stop along the Spintex corridor in Accra, drawing attention as an unlikely symbol of Ghana’s circular economy ambitions. Commissioned by JCS Investments Limited, the structure departs from the conventional concrete-and-steel designs that dominate the capital’s roadside infrastructure. Instead, it is built largely

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National Investments Company’s General Assembly approves 25% cash dividend distribution of the share’s nominal value

National Investments Company (NIC) recorded distributable profits of KWD 24 million, representing 30 Kuwaiti fils per share, while other comprehensive income reached KWD 36 million for the year ended 2025 Khaled Waleed Al Falah: National Investments Company continues to strengthen its position in the financial and investment sectors, supported by a solid financial foundation and

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