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Unit linked bonds need to adapt to hostile market conditions

In its latest report, “Unit Linked Bonds in the UK 2007”, Defaqto examines the pressures that are undermining these saving instruments and how they will affect their appeal to investors.

Friends Provident adds 18 new funds to its Wealth Solutions bond

Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has added a further 18 new funds to its recently launched FRIENDS Wealth Solutions Bond, as part of its plans to boost its wealth management offering.

Leeds Options Bond pays up to 10%

Leeds Building Society has launched the ideal product for customers wishing to benefit from the growth potential of the stock market combined with a guaranteed interest rate.

Legal & General 102% allocation offer on With Profits Bonds

Legal & General is pleased to offer an additional 2% allocation of units for all investments into their With Profits Growth and Income Bonds before the end of the year.

Savers put holidays above other financial commitments

The majority of people have a short-term attitude to saving, prioritising holidays above their own and their family’s financial future, according to a survey by Riley, the individually insured investment from Royal London.

Abbey issues new capital guaranteed bonds and investment plan

Abbey has launched two new capital guaranteed deposit bonds and a new investment plan. These products guarantee the full return of capital at maturity and different benefits depending on the link to the underlying investment.

Chelsea launches 50:50 Balance Bond

Following the launch of Guaranteed Equity Bond (Issue 1) earlier this year, Chelsea have decided to launch an alternative style of equity product – the Chelsea 50:50 Balance Bond.

Bank Of Ireland offshore unveil International Kick-Out Bond

Bank Of Ireland (I.O.M.) Limited, in conjunction with its branch Bristol & West International, based in Guernsey, has launched the International Kick-Out Bond.

Leeds launches new Bond guaranteed to beat inflation

Leeds Building Society is set to launch a new Inflation Buster Bond (available from Wednesday October 10th) which has proved extremely popular with customers looking for a real return from their savings.

Friends Provident unveils the new Wealth Solutions Bond

Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has launched its new Friends Wealth Solutions Bond.

Nationwide launches new guaranteed equity bond

With effect from Monday 1 October 2007, Nationwide is to launch a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB).

Abbey launches new capital guaranteed deposit bonds

Abbey has launched a new issue of capital guaranteed deposit bonds. The bonds guarantee the full return of capital at maturity and different benefits depending on the link to the underlying investment.

Sterling introduces Factory Gate Pricing on Investment Bond

In a bid to offer customers and advisers even greater choice, Sterling has introduced a new flexible version of its popular Investment Bond.

Nationwide launches new guaranteed equity bond

With effect from Monday 13 August 2007, Nationwide is to launch a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) with improved terms.

Abbey launches new issue of capital guaranteed deposit bonds

Abbey has launched a new issue of capital guaranteed deposit bonds. The bonds offer guaranteed full return of capital at maturity and different benefits depending on the link to the underlying investment.