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Young adults still confused by Stocks and Shares ISA

The nation’s young adults are being put off investing in Stocks and Shares ISAs due to confusion over what it is the product purports to do and a wariness of the risks associated with investing in stock exchanges, according to a study carried out on behalf of AXA Wealth.

AXA Self Investor aims to make investing easier

AXA Self Investor has announced changes to its pricing, which cut the cost of investing through its online investment service.

Nationwide calls on Chancellor to equalise ISA limits

Nationwide Building Society has called on the Chancellor to equalise the limits for cash ISAs and stocks and shares ISAs in this year’s Budget, part of a package of measures the Society believes will make ISAs simpler and easier to understand for the UK’s savers.

£100 cashback when you open an ISA account with TD Direct investing

TD Direct investing has launched its 2014 ISA offer of £100 cashback available to anyone opening a Trading ISA before 6th April 2014 – and completely abolished the ISA account closure charge.

Concerns over cost of education sees increase in junior investments

In the last three years there has been a 21% increase in the number of investors who are investing on behalf of children, according to the latest Halifax Share Dealing Market Tracker.

Competitive Fixed Rate ISA choice from Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society has launched two new competitive Fixed Rate cash ISAs to add to its savings portfolio.

Savvy ISA savers £5k better off due to tax free benefits

Savvy UK taxpayers who have taken full advantage of the tax free benefits of cash ISAs every year since they were first introduced in April 1999 would be almost £5,000 better off than if the same amount had been invested in an easy access savings account, according to analysis by MoneySuperMarket.com.

How investing your ISA allowance early can boost your savings

Just like going to the dentist or finishing housework, many of us see investing our ISA allowance as a chore to be put off until the last minute each tax year.

Skipton adds to its savings range for savers wanting to lock in their money

Skipton Building Society has launched a new Fixed Rate Bond range, with rates paying up to 3.00%. The Society will also launch a new range of branch and online Fixed Rate ISAs, paying up to 3.00%.

Virgin Money launches new range of savings products

Virgin Money is launching a new range of savings accounts. They offer choice for customers depending on whether they want instant access to their savings, or are happy to invest for a longer period of time for a higher return.

For the first time more than half of parents are aware of the Junior ISA

The Junior ISA celebrates its second birthday on the 1st November and for the first time a majority (57%) of parents are aware of the long-term children’s saving product.

Cost of living squeeze puts brakes on savings

One in five savers (21%) have less than £500 put aside, with one in ten (11%) having less than £100 in savings.

Skipton extends availability of competitive fixed rate bond and ISA range

Skipton Building Society is maintaining its attractive range of fixed rate bonds, e-bonds and ISAs, which have proved extremely popular with savers.

Virgin Money launches new fixed rate savings range

Virgin Money is launching a new range of fixed rate bonds and fixed rate cash ISAs. The new accounts are available to open in Virgin Money stores, as well as online, over the telephone and by post with interest rates the same through all distribution channels.

West Brom launches market leading five year fixed rate bond and ISA

The West Brom has launched two new savings products with market leading rates of 3.15% fixed over five years to give greater returns to customers.