Investments

Santa comes early for savers

Analysis from moneysupermarket.com shows a flurry of activity in the savings market, with average rates on one year fixed rate bonds increasing by 0.11 per cent in two months, but savers need to be on their toes to take full advantage of these deals before they are pulled from the market.

Royal London 360 increases fund range for investors

Royal London 360 has increased the fund ranges of three of its regular premium products, giving clients a wider investment choice.

Income investors profit from multi-asset diversity

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has reported a strong yield from its Multi-Asset Income Fund, just sixteen months since inception - and as a result is seeing increasing interest from investors looking to capitalise on the broad range of income assets offered by the fund.

How to get a guaranteed rate of up to 16% on your savings

Low interest rates, with even the best instant access accounts only giving around 3%, have left many retired people struggling to make ends meet.

Barclays Stockbrokers clients increase investment in ETFs

Latest figures from Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest online execution-only stockbroker, reveals client interest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has developed significantly over the last two years. Since 2008, the combined value of ETFs held in client accounts has increased more than 330%.

Leeds launches 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA at 3% with access

Leeds Building Society has launched a new market leading 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA paying 3.00%. Furthermore, the account also provides the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty at any time, which is unusual for fixed rate savings deals.

Skipton 1 Year E-Bond Issue 3 paying 3.05%

Skipton Building Society has launched an attractive new e-bond offering 3.05% p.a. AER. The 1 Year E-Bond Issue 3 will allow customers to invest between £500 and £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint applications).

Northern Rock improves fixed rate cash ISA rates

Northern Rock is launching three new issues of its fixed rate cash ISA, offering competitive tax-free interest rates coupled with low access charges. The new accounts, which are fixed over a choice of either one, three or five years, will be available to open from today (19 November 2010) with a minimum initial deposit of £500.

Leeds reopens unlimited access Fixed Rate Postal Bond

Leeds Building Society has re-launched its market leading short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.50% gross p.a./2.52% AER.

Royal marriage turns spotlight on wedding costs

The announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton has brought wedding costs into the spotlight, with some estimates that the event next year could cost upwards of £50m.

Ireland debt woes spur increased retail trading of bank stocks

TD Waterhouse: "Retail investors focused on the banking sector this week as they weighed up the implications of UK banks' exposure to Ireland. Bank shares dipped on Thursday 11 November after the European Commission announced that it was prepared to act if Ireland's borrowing costs continued to rise, sending the FTSE 100 down 2.4%.

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