Check the cost of your investments

Article Abstract:

The UK financial services industry is beginning to respond to consumer pressure to make available more detailed information about the nature and cost of different financial products. The government has also played a role in this process, with legislation now requiring disclosure of the full costs of unit trusts, personal equity plans, investment trusts, life insurance and pension plans. For regular savings schemes, unit trusts and insurance company products seem to have very similar costs, while for lump sums the average unit trust scheme is more expensive than the equivalent life product.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Unit Trusts (Oil, etc), Other Financial Vehicles, Trusts, Personal Investing, Consumer Savings, Financial services industry, Financial services, Prices and rates, Personal finance, Investments, Unit investment trusts, Savings accounts

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Lords cannot duck their share of the responsibility

Article Abstract:

Equitable Life's decision to close to new business after failing to find a single buyer is discussed. Particular attention is given to the Law Lords' verdict against the company in Jul 2000.

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Peacemaker with a broker's touch needed to lead Equitable

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the future of Equitable Life are discussed. The need for strong leadership from within the company is emphasized.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics

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