Groups prepare for Isa rush

product providers open collection points to make ready for expected last-minute applications

Product providers are taking steps to ensure they can take Isa applications right up to the end of the tax year on Saturday 5 April. Artemis, Cofunds, Fidelity, Invesco Perpetual, Jupiter and New Star are to provide joint collection points for last-minute Isa applications. All collection points will be open to intermediaries from 8am to 6pm on Friday 4 April. Artemis and Cofunds will start at the later time of 11am. A representative from each of the companies will staff the collection points. The 12 venues will span across the UK in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gl...