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Skipton launches new issue of Guaranteed Bond
Skipton Building Society has launched a new issue of its Guaranteed Double Asset Bond (GDAB). The bond splits the customer's investment between cash and an index-linked bond and is available now.
Nationwide offers sixth issue of Legal & General's GEB
With effect from today, Monday 10 November 2008, Nationwide will offer a new Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Barclays Wealth to launch into fixed income bond market
Barclays Wealth, the UK's leading supplier of protected investments, is to launch a regular fixed income bond following the successful trial of a five-year product which hit its target of £15m through a focused placing.
High yield bonds now an opportunity for adventurous investors
The European high yield bond market now represents an opportunity for adventurous investors, according to Fidelity International's Ian Spreadbury. The market is now yielding 22.7% and spreads of 18.5% above government bonds are well in excess of the 10% technical definition of distressed debt.
The Hartford launches International Investment Bond
Hartford Life Limited has announced that it is launching Hartford Diamond, an international investment bond that is available with The Hartford's unique guarantees - Hartford SafetyNet and Hartford SafetyNet for Life.
Corporate bonds showing good value, says Fidelity
Yields on sterling corporate bonds are now breaching 8% and are attractive compared to history, says Fidelity International's Ian Spreadbury, manager of FIF MoneyBuilder Income Fund.
Nationwide offers L&G Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond
With effect from today, Monday 15 September 2008, Nationwide will offer a new Legal & General L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Bond markets react to inflation report
With the Bank of England's Quarterly Inflation Report talking about a fall in the headline inflation rate in the medium term and a significant snap-back in the oil price, bond markets were quick to price in two, possibly three, rate cuts in the next 12 months.
Standard Life’s International Bond sales approach £600 million
Standard Life International has announced that sales of its portfolio International Bond have reached £593m, with sales for the first six months of 2008 totalling £270m. This compares with sales of £284m in the whole of 2007.
Britannia launches new inflation-linked bond
Britannia has launched a new range of Guaranteed Capital Bonds, including a brand new inflation-linked product.
Nationwide offers fourth issue of L&G's GEB
With effect from today, Monday 21 July 2008, Nationwide will offer a new Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Legal & General introduces new Portfolio Bond
In the complicated world of investment not all customers are the same and one size certainly does not fit all! People have different investment needs, expectations and attitudes to risk, which is why Legal & General is launching an improved onshore investment bond - the new Portfolio Bond.
Egg launches new FTSE Guaranteed Equity Bond
Egg, the Citi owned UK online bank, is launching a new three-year Guaranteed Equity Bond paying a 26% return (equivalent to 8.01% AER) in the event of ANY growth in FTSE 100 over the next three years, with no risk of losing capital invested if the bond is held for the full investment term.
Skipton's new bond guarantees a great rate
Skipton Building Society is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Double Asset Bond (GDAB). The bond splits the customer's investment between cash and an index-linked bond and is available from Monday 2 June.
Newton sees value in bank bonds
Despite the writedowns across the banking sector, Paul Brain, Director of Investment Management at Newton Investment Management, believes now is a positive time for bondholders, with attractive valuations and a paradigm shift in the way banks run their businesses.