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New tracker savings bond from Skipton

Skipton Building Society has launched a new edition of its popular bond which tracks the Bank of England Base Rate.

Distinction Cautious Absolute Return fund

Distinction announces the launch of the Cautious Absolute Return fixed income fund (D-CAR) and reveals the fixed income managers selected.

New Advantage Cash ISA option from M&S Money

M&S Money is launching its new Advantage Cash ISA option. It's simple and clear, with a competitive rate of 3.00% AER/tax-free, without any short-term bonus that's only available for a limited time.

Fix your ISA with the Cheshire Building Society

A new 18-month fixed rate cash ISA has been launched by the Cheshire Building Society, part of the Nationwide Group, paying a market-leading 3.50% tax-free (3.46% AER) on balances of more than £1,000.

Lloyds TSB launches Junior Cash ISA at 3%

Lloyds TSB has announced that it will offer a Junior Cash ISA, making it the first of the major high street banks to do so.

Family Investments reports strong demand for Junior ISA

Family Investments, UK children’s savings provider, has witnessed strong demand for its new Junior ISA with just under 6,500 accounts opened since the product was launched on November 1st last year.

Investors should hold fire over Glencore and Xstrata merger

As Glencore and Xstrata formally announce a $90bn merger deal Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Barclays Wealth launches new defined returns plan

Barclays Wealth has launched a new Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out, which aims to offer investors a return of 8% per annum, with a possible early maturity from the first anniversary onwards.

ISA rates on the up! 7 per cent increase year-on-year

Analysis by MoneySupermarket.com shows the average of the top five cash ISA rates is currently 3.03 per cent, a 7 per cent increase compared to this time last year when the average rate was 2.83 per cent.

TD customers turn to mobiles for commission free purchases

TD Direct Investing (TD) customers are switching on their mobiles to take advantage of 1,000s of commission free online and mobile purchases when they open a new Trading, ISA or SIPP account.

Investors warned not to rush into newly floated companies

As the hype builds around the Facebook IPO, the most anticipated floatation in the technology sector since Google, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, warns investors of the risks of investing in a newly floated company.

Buys up on sells as TD customers diversify

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "The top ten buys and sells tables were given a fresh look this week, with eight new entries appearing across our tables.

Shell figures disappoint but attractions remain for income seekers

As oil giant Royal Dutch Shell reports disappointing Q4 results Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Fixed rate savings bond paying 3.40% from the Yorkshire

Yorkshire Building Society is introducing a new best buy savings bond. The 18 month bond offers a return of 3.40% gross/AER and matures on 31st July 2013.

New fixed rate ISA with access from Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society has launched a new suite of fixed rate ISA products, which include 1, 2 and 3 year versions.