P542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:42:24 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— * * Those wondering where to put their money in 1996 should * look to the Far East. * Hamish Buchan at NatWjst Securities says with both the US and UK equity markets at record levels, prospects for double digit growth in 1996 are minimal Bullish on Japan but cautious of the Yen hj says: "Europe will bj patchy while the Far East and Emerging markets will produce excitement and volatility" ——————————————————————————————————1/7—— Homjownjrs get New Year boost 544 Download and Analysj Share Prices on Your PC See Pages 532 & 533 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:40:42 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— Hamish Buchan at NatWjst Securities favours trusts with large international exposures for 1996. John Szymanowski at SBC Warburg says 1996 will see "further use of investment trusts for lifestyle products". He calls them... "Perfect collective investment vehicles with which to invest in a pension, pay off a mortgage or pay school fees". ——————————————————————————————————2/7—— Money news updates daily 541 FAST DIRECT LOANS SEE PAGE 433 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:44:34 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— Money coming in for some investors in the New Year includes: maturing TESSAs and reinvestment TUB/Lloyds payments dui in January tax reductions kick in on April 6 North Ireland Electric bonus shares. Further investments being paid for: NatPowet 2nd payment PEP top ups before the end of the tax year. ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— What's happening in the City? 500 FAST DIRECT LOANS SEE PAGE 433 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:41:11 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— Justin Urqhart-Stewart has these tips for shareholders: Northern Electric, Welsh Water and Yorkshire Electricity offer excellent yields BT is yielding 6.6% and British Gas 7.6% Blue Circle and Land Securities corporate bonds look good for income if the feel-good factor returns, watch out for Wolesley, Meyer, Sainsbury and Wickjs shares. ——————————————————————————————————4/7—— What's happening in the City? 500 FAST DIRECT LOANS SEE PAGE 433 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:41:41 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— Justin Urqhart-Stewart of BZW says that after rising 20% in 1995 the FUSE is set to grow to 3,800 only in 1996: major growth will bj in the Far East South Korea is set to see 8.2% growth and Taiwan slightly lower at 6% but both may have political problems His top tips for 1996 include Foreign & Colonial's Pacific Fund and Martin Currie's Pacific Fund. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— What's happening in the City? 500 FAST DIRECT LOANS SEE PAGE 433 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:48:34 ——— IN THE NEW YEAR ——————————————————— Justin Urqhart-Stewart of BZW believes there's still plenty of room left for takjovjrs in 1996: financial services firms including insurance firms and banks are likely to see further rationalisation regional electricity and water companies are likely to see more mergers media companies are likely to get together, merge and buy out. ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— What's happening in the City? 500 FAST DIRECT LOANS SEE PAGE 433 Advice Savings Property Plus SharesP542 Teletext 542 Dec30 20:48:18 Advert YOUR MONEY 7/7 CASHING IN YOUR ENDOWMENT? It could bj worth A LOT more than you think. Surrendering to the life office is not your only option. If your policy is suitable for sale it could bj worth up to 35% more bz selling it to POLICY PLUS CALL US NOW ON 01225 466 466 if your policy is: £ A With-Profits Endowment £ Worth over £1,500 surrender value. £ At least 25% through its term (min 5 years) THIS IS A 24-HOUR SERVICE. POLICY PLUS INTERNATIONAL PLC is regulated bz the Personal Investment Authority Advice Savings Property Plus Shares