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Principality over 50s ISA paying 3.80%
Principality Building Society has launched a fixed-rate ISA paying 3.80% AER until June 2012, specifically designed for savers over the age of 50, who are looking to make the most of the new higher tax-free savings allowances.
Don't miss out on extra ISA allowance
Commenting on the changes to the Over 50s ISA limits due to be introduced from Tuesday 6th October, Richard Norman, director of savings, Post Office said: "The increase in ISA limits for over 50s from October is a great step towards encouraging people to save more.
Over 50s can benefit from ISA limit increases
More than 21 million savers will soon be eligible to benefit from an increased tax free savings allowance. Research from Lloyds Banking Group, however, reveals that two thirds (61 per cent) of over 50s do not understand the approaching ISA changes.
FSA warns penny share customers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is taking action against penny share dealers after finding that older people are being targeted with high pressure sales tactics.
Confidence is back as investors bet on shares
Investors are ditching cash investments in a return to stocks and shares as confidence in equities makes a comeback, according to the latest results from the Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
Neptune calls for return of consumer growth
At the 2nd annual Investment conference hosted by Neptune Investment Management, Rob Burnett, Investment Director and Head of European equities, warned the audience of 120 clients, not to bet against global consumption growth.
Cambridge Investments Master Portfolio Service
Cambridge Investments Ltd, the authorised discretionary investment managers, has launched a new Master Portfolio Service which will invest within a specifically constructed portfolio of funds.
HSBC cash ISA top ups for 50 year olds and over
All eligible HSBC Bank plc cash ISA savers who have already made subscriptions and will be aged 50 years and over within this tax year, will from the 6th October be able to top up their cash ISA account with an extra £1,500 for this tax year.
New fixed rate savings bonds from YBS
Yorkshire Building Society is launching new 3 and 5 year fixed rate savings bonds, which will be available through its branch and agency network, online and via the Yorkshire's new telephone channel from Wednesday 16th September. The minimum investment for both products is just £100.
Principality increases interest rates on fixed rate bonds
Principality Building Society has increased the interest rates of four of its popular fixed-rate bonds. The rate increase reinforces the building society’s commitment to offering great interest rates via products to suit all savings needs, with a line-up of fixed-rate bonds with terms ranging from six months to five years.
Standard Life's International Bond reaches £1bn of assets
Standard Life has reached £1bn of assets in its International Bond making Standard Life one of the top five offshore life companies in the UK.
Over 50s urged to maximise new higher ISA allowance
Principality Building Society will be accepting top-ups from over 50s on all its ISA products, including its market-leading Direct three year fixed-rate ISA that pays a guaranteed 4.20% AER.
New coalition in Germany could step up pace of reform
A likely CDU/CSU/FDP coalition under the ruling of current German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the 17th German federal election at the end of September could step up the pace of reform, according to David Moss, manager of the F&C European Equity Fund at F&C.
Schroder Income Maximiser fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for income derived from UK equity markets with the added potential for capital growth, could benefit from the Schroder Income Maximiser fund.
Santander Equity Income Fund performance improves
Santander Asset Management UK is celebrating a significant improvement in the performance of its Equity Income Fund.