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LV= with-profits bonds healthy investment for low-risk investors

LV= has published an analysis of with-profits bond policyholder value, based on an independent report produced by leading financial risk consultancy Barrie & Hibbert.

AXA Isle of Man launches offshore Regular Investment Account

AXA Isle of Man (AXA IOM) has launched the Regular Investment Account to complement its award winning Offshore proposition and to capitalise upon its position as a premier provider of offshore investment solutions.

New product from Bank of Ireland offshore

Bank of Ireland (I.O.M.) Limited, in conjunction with its branch Bristol & West International, based in Guernsey, has launched the Global Growth Bond.

Standard Life International Bond available in Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Standard Life International is pleased to announce that the company can now accept business from residents of, and trusts based in, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Rising markets key to Skipton’s high returns

Savers are being offered the chance to take advantage of any increases in the FTSE 100 and Halifax House Price Index (HPI) with Skipton Building Society’s Guaranteed Triple Asset Bond.

Saga Personal Finance launches innovative risk-free investment

Saga Personal Finance is today announcing the launch of an innovative new savings product, the Saga 50:50 Guaranteed Equity Bond.

Sterling enhances investment bond says Zurich

In a bid to provide intermediaries and their clients with greater investment choice and flexibility, Sterling has made some exciting new enhancements aimed to further strengthen the Sterling Bond proposition.

NFU Mutual launches new investment with something for everyone

From 9th July 2007, NFU Mutual is to offer a new investment bond that gives investors the opportunity to benefit from potential growth from a diverse range of assets including equities and commercial property, whilst protecting the value of their original investment on a set date in the future.

Legal & General increases guaranteed equity bond minimum return

Legal & General has raised the minimum return on the new products in its series of guaranteed equity bonds.

Engage Mutual With Profits bond performance puts rivals in the shade

The latest survey by Investment, Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed how rising payouts are finally rewarding investors who have stuck by their With Profits bonds through the recent lean years.

Offshore bond market powers ahead

With rising house prices and growing personal wealth, more and more people are turning to offshore bonds as part of their inheritance tax planning, according to a new report from Defaqto.

Nationwide launches new guaranteed equity bond

Nationwide Building Society is to launch a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) with a participation rate of 65%.

Abbey issues guaranteed income bond with highest ever rate

Abbey Savings has launched its new Guaranteed Income Bond (GIB Issue 25), which offers its highest ever rate of 4.88per cent net (6.10 per cent gross equivalent) per annum.

Bank of Scotland launches new Investment Account

Bank of Scotland International has launched its new Five Year Sterling Capital Guaranteed Savings 'Bond 22', which guarantees customers' initial capital investment and gives them the opportunity to benefit from any growth or fall of the FTSE 100 Index.

ECB increases interest rates to 4%

Michiel de Bruin, F&C's Head of European Government Bonds comments on rate rise from the European Central Bank: "Today, as expected, the ECB raised its main refinancing rate with another 0.25% to 4%, the highest level since August 2001.