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Encouraging signs on ISA take-up

More than three-quarters of respondents to F&C Investments' latest Question of the Month survey are planning to make at least partial use of their Individual Savings Account allowance for 2009/10.

New fixed rate ISAs launched

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched two new fixed rate ISAs this week. The two new accounts offer a choice of 1 and 5 year terms and rates of 3% and 5% Gross/AER, respectively.

Avoid the Easter ISA rush, ISA savers warned

The tax year end falling across Easter this year could cost savers billions, warn Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.

Parents 'Savings Sap' fund stretched

The ‘lost generation' has been hit hard by the economic downturn as young adults have struggled to get jobs and make ends meet, so they are having to rely on their parents more than ever for support.

Fidelity Fund Manager highlights best sectors for inflationary environment

In the first of a series of stories, discussing investing in inflationary environments, Amit Lodha, Manager of the Fidelity Global Real Assets Fund, considers the sectors likely to perform best as Government stimulus gathers pace.

Join TQ Invest Premier Club and get extra £50 cashback

Time is running out for investors, as the ‘extra £50 cashback' offer marking the launch of the TQ Invest ‘Premier Club' is now just weeks away from closing.

Leeds 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA at 4.60% with 25% access

Leeds Building Society has launched a 5 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.60% tax-free. This high return is also combined with the flexibility of unlimited access to 25% of the amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty, and a minimum opening balance of only £1.

Investment in stocks and shares ISAs set to impress

Legal & General, one of the UK's largest stocks and shares ISA providers, anticipates the run up to the end of the 2009/2010 tax year is likely to show a marked return to stocks and shares ISA investment by individual savers.

New protected equity bond offered by Nationwide

From today, Monday 1 March 2010, Nationwide Building Society offers the Protected Equity Bond - a deposit-based plan which offers returns linked to the performance of some of the world's leading stock market indices.

National Counties launches 45 Day Notice Cash ISA

On Monday 1st March, National Counties Building Society will launch its 1st Issue 45 Day Notice Cash ISA, in readiness for the start of the new tax year after Easter on Tuesday 6 April.

ISA business levels set to surge

ISA business levels are to surge upwards thanks to the increased investment opportunity presented by the changes to the ISA allowance, according to the latest findings from the Fidelity FundsNetworkTM Adviser Sentiment Index (‘ASI').

Yorkshire Building Society cash ISA available via telephone

There's been no better time to get on the blower and apply for your new cash ISA as two of Yorkshire Building Society's tax-free savings accounts will tomorrow be available through its telephone service.

No excuse to languish on a low ISA rate

The ISA season is now in full swing and there is growing competition amongst providers to secure that top Cash ISA rate.

New online funds service launched in time for ISA season

Fair Investment Company has launched its brand new funds service enabling customers to take control of their own ISAs and investments and get discounts of up to 100% on initial charges.

Majority of over 50s unaware of cash ISA allowance

When it comes to saving 76% of people aged over 50 don't know how much their annual Cash ISA allowance is, according to research by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS).