News and views 2006

15 December 2006

A gift that lasts -
Article written by Sherry-Ann Sweeting, SIT Savings' Marketing Manager, for What Investment

Dreading finding just the right present for your demanding 11- year-old nephew? Unable to locate a shop within a 50-mile radius that stocks the latest Christmas musthave for your four-year-old? At times, it seems as if Christmas epitomises the short-term'want it all and want it now' culture. But what about saving for the future?

4 September 2006

Headline performance is not all it seems -
Article written by James Kinghorn, Senior Investment Manager US Equities, for Investment Week

The market's performance masks a significant deterioration in investor sentiment.

12 June 2006

May sees sharp correction in US market -
Article written by James Kinghorn, Senior Investment Manager US Equities, for Investment Week

Higher interest rates and oil prices are having a noticeable negative effect on US consumer spending.

1 February 2006

Talking about a revolution

John Kennedy's appointment as lead manager on the Scottish Investment Trust has seen it undergo a major overhaul. Alison Swersky takes a look at how the trust is continuing to reinvent itself to woo investors.

23 January 2006

Energy Sector outperforms all others -
Article written by James Kinghorn, Senior Investment Manager US Equities, for Investment Week

Energy outperformed other sectors rising about 29%, and significant exposure was needed.