Going with the cash flow

Article Abstract:

The UK equities market is buoyant due to the increasing interest of foreign investors although investment into property is not so popular as it requires a more detailed examination prior to investment. It was feared that changes in the 1997 budget which abolished tax credits for pension funds would reduce investment in the equity market. Pension funds have been selling equities rather than purchasing them over the last few years so the fears have not been realised. Insurance companies are unaffected and therefore remain an important source of investment funds.

Securities & Commodities Exchanges, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Security and commodity exchanges, Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, United Kingdom, Foreign investments, Insurance industry, Investments, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Economic policy

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Banking on overseas interest

Article Abstract:

UK merchant banks and securities houses have attracted considerable interest from potential foreign purchasers recently, and a number of deals have already been completed. There is now only one large merchant bank which remains independent and one top broker. The others are either only marginal players or have been considerably reduced in size. Foreign ownership is proving to be beneficial, boosting the development of the City as an international financial centre.

International aspects, Securities industry, Merchant banks

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The carrot or the stick?

Article Abstract:

An outside fund which takes a large share stake in a company and then attempts to force changes in strategy or management can be much more successful than if it were to launch a hostile takeover. The latter approach can be very expensive, and usually does little to boost economic efficiency. There are now signs that UK funds are following the example of their US counterparts in taking a much more interventionist approach.

Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Mutual funds, Investor relations

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