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L&G launches third 6 Year Growth Deposit Bond

Legal & General has launched the third plan in its series of 6 year deposit bonds, which offer savers the potential for capital growth linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 Index plus the security of knowing their original capital is protected at the end of the fixed term.

Northern Rock fixed rate ISAs with low access charges

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 (20 August 2010) with a minimum initial deposit of £500.

AA Internet Access ISA launched

The AA has introduced an online version of its best-buy instant-access cash ISA. It offers 2.70% AER (variable), including a 1% bonus for the first 12 months.

Lloyds most traded stock at TD Waterhouse

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "Lloyds (LLOY) topped both the buys and sells list this week as TD Waterhouse customers continued to trade heavily in financial stocks.

Parents need to start saving for children's future early

The monthly cost of being a student has risen 28 per cent since 2004, according to analysis by Family Investments, a leading children's saving provider. Full time students now face total living costs of £718 up from £561 in 2004.

China powers past stagnant Japan

GDP figures for the second quarter of 2010 show that China has ousted Japan as the world's second-largest economy.

Northern Rock launches new fixed rate bond issues

Northern Rock is launching two new issues of its fixed rate bond, offering two levels of interest rate, starting from 3.50% gross p.a. over three years to 4.00% gross p.a. over five years. The accounts are available through Northern Rock branches or by post.

Northern Rock launches new Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond Issue

After the unprecedented popularity of the Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 1) earlier this month, Northern Rock has launched a new issue to help children save for their future.

AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund

Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, sets out the case for capital growth investment in a truly diversified multi cap UK fund via the AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund.

Leeds launches new fixed rate ISA range with access

Leeds Building Society has launched a new suite of competitive fixed rate ISA products, which include 1, 2, 3 and 5 year versions.

Leeds launch fixed rate savings bonds - with flexibility

Leeds Building Society has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds paying up to 4.00% annually or 3.82% AER monthly, for those customers who require an income. Furthermore, the 2, 3 and 5 year options allow access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.

ISA savers urged to use tax free allowance

Over 2.6 million UK savers who have previously taken advantage of the tax free status on cash ISAs could be missing out on £362 million pounds this year alone by not taking advantage of the new £5,100 cash ISA allowance available.

Skipton launches new notice accounts and ISAs

Skipton Building Society has announced a refresh of its savings products. The introduction of new notice accounts and ISAs, and the removal of a number of old products will make it easier for customers to find the products best suited for their financial needs, whilst offering long term value.

AXA Elevate adds SimplyBiz Verbatim funds to platform

Elevate, AXA's wrap platform, has added six new multi manager funds designed for SimplyBiz, with one of the mandates being managed by Architas.

Strong demand for fixed income ETFs

iShares, the Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) platform of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) revealed that its range of European-domiciled fixed income ETFs has surpassed $25 billion in assets under management (AUM).