American pie
Article Abstract:
Holders of British individual savings accounts (Isas) can seek investments in the US, and there are funds geared to US stocks. New technology stocks can be analyzed separately from general stocks.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Singled out
Article Abstract:
United Kingdom single company personal equity plans (Peps) account for 5 billion pounds sterling of investments compared with 50 billion pounds for general Peps. They offer an allowance of 3,000 pounds in addition to the 6,000 pounds general Pep allowance. They may be used by employees in SAYE schemes. They involve more risk than general Peps, and so are suited for investors with existing large portfolios. Investors can retain their single company Peps after the 1998-1999 tax year, but are not permitted to make new subscriptions.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Don't rush into the transfer market
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There was a drop in United Kingdom personal equity plan (Pep) accounts in Jan 1999, while the value of Peps increased in that month. This is because Peps are being transferred as portfolios are restructured. Investors do not have to carry out transfers prior to the abolition of Pep contributions in April 1999. They should also aware of the costs involved in transferring their holdings. It may be cheaper to transfer within the funds offered by an existing fund manager, though there may be a charge for this.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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