One nuisance after another
Article Abstract:
The Stock Exchange's 10-day rolling settlement system, introduced in Jul 1994, was designed to cut down the delay of sometimes three weeks which could result between shares being bought or sold and the deal actually being completed. Under the new system, all transactions were to be settled within 10 days. However, this has brought problems, as there is now a need for faster administration. It will become even more important for investors to have a reliable way of achieving settlement as the Stock Exchange moves towards a five-day settlement period from Jun 1995.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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No wait for funds with local bonds
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Financial institutions and local authorities in the UK are becoming increasingly interested in the potential of local bonds. These would be sold by central or local government to small investors to finance specific projects, and would be available through high street outlets. They would have a fixed or variable return, and would represent a very safe form of investment. They have attracted particular attention because each bond has a different nature and purpose, being designed to fund a specific project.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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After the beer and sandwiches
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Looking at the policies of the Labour governments of the 1970s will not give many clues about the possible impact of a new Labour government on investment trends in the UK. The party has changed a great deal since that time, with its economic policies moving sharply towards the right. It has already stated that it intends to increase spending in a number of key areas of the national infrastructure, and would also be likely to look at ways of dealing with the impending pensions crisis.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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