ProShare launches phone lines

INFORMATION for small investors on new share issues is now available from premium- rate information lines set up by ProShare, which promotes share ownership. Investors can call the Index Line on 0891 304 299 to hear a list of other lines giving specific information on forthcoming issues. There will also be specific lines that investors can call to register to receive prospectuses. One line (0891 304 290) gives the latest prices of recently issued shares.