Bonds

Investors in stricken life settlements fund ARM Asset Backed Securities (ARM) are believed to be considering a class action lawsuit against the firm for the recovery of their assets.

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed he will consult on launching perpetual gilts and gilts with a life longer than 50 years, despite a wave of criticism from potential investors.

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100yr GILTS

The government is considering issuing "super gilts" - bonds with a repayment date lasting 100 years or more - which it hopes will allow it to lock in the current record low base rate.

OBSR investment research analyst Marianne Weller examines whether there is any value in UK government bonds and reveals the best gilt funds in the market.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has referred Catalyst Investment Group, the UK marketing and distribution agent for ARM Asset Backed Securities, to its enforcement and financial crime division, according to reports.

Italian authorities have arrested eight individuals believed to have been involved in hiding trillions of dollars of fake US bonds.

Ken Rayner, director at Rayner Spencer Mills, explains why global bond funds may be the answer for investors in search of diversification during volatile times for markets.

Offshore bond providers are shifting their new business focus away from jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man and towards European jurisdictions, Epoch Wealth Management has said.