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Post Office launches new issues of highly competitive bonds
The Post Office continues to provide some of the most competitive savings rates on the market with the launch of two new issues - Growth Bonds and Online Bonds. The new issues are available to customers immediately.
Halifax opens late for ISA season
With the end of the tax year looming, Halifax is making life easier and more convenient for customers by opening the majority of its branches late. The bank expects to open a new ISA in its branches every five seconds when they open on April 7th, the first working day of the new tax year.
Leeds Building Society confirms NISA changes for cash savers
Savers with Cash ISAs with Leeds Building Society will be able to top these up to the new raised £15,000 annual allowance come July.
Where are savers putting their money this year?
In the run up to the end of the tax year, Fidelity Personal Investing commissioned a poll of ISA savers, where people were asked about their priorities for their annual allowances.
TD steps up its offering for DIY investors
TD Direct Investing has announced it is making fund investing more accessible to DIY investors following enhancements to its proposition. As well as unveiling its new ‘Fund Selector’ tool, the company is reducing its charges – sending a signal that it is serious about supporting investors and helping consumers to better navigate what is a complex fund world.
Schroder UK Property Fund completes £34.10 million Steel Park acquisition
Schroder UK Property Fund has acquired Tata Steel’s UK distribution hub, The Steel Park, Wednesfield in Wolverhampton from Threadneedle Property Investments Management for £34.10 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 9.00%.
Tips to spring clean your finances for new tax year
As the fifteenth anniversary of ISAs approaches, the next tax year’s annual ISA allowance of £15,000 is likely to encourage savers and, with interest rates remaining low, stocks and shares ISAs are looking increasingly attractive.
FE launches retail investment platform Trustnet Direct
FE (Financial Express) has launched Trustnet Direct, a direct to consumer investment guide and transactional platform that helps retail investors achieve their financial goals.
Is Britain saving enough?
Almost two thirds (63%) of Brits still haven’t used their ISA allowance this tax year, according to research by the TSB. Just 15% of people have used their full 2013/14 ISA allowance, with only a fifth (22%) investing a partial amount.
Shawbrook leads the way with its new 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond at 2.10%
Shawbrook has launched a new 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond offering savers a rate of 2.10% AER.
Santander confirms new ISA (NISA) fixed rate cash terms
Savers keen to take advantage of the new ISA (NISA) increased £15,000 limit and make the most of their tax free savings, will be able to make deposits in to their Santander 2 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA account up to 31 August 2014 (for products opened from 10 March 2014).
Share and share alike - Over 50s flock to stocks and shares
Britons over 50 are turning to share dealing in huge numbers – perhaps as savers have finally tired of waiting for the base rate to rise.
Bank of Scotland extends fixed rate ISA funding window
In response to last week’s Budget, Bank of Scotland has made changes to its fixed rate ISA rules so that customers don’t miss out on the increased £15,000 NISA limit.
Make your money work harder in the new financial year
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has now announced the UKs annual budget. For some people there will be great benefits, and for others, it may mean that they have to give up a few of life’s luxuries, or at least cut down.
Halifax rewrites fixed rate ISA rules
With 7.5million savers expected to fund new ISA accounts in the first three months of the tax year, Halifax has rewritten its fixed rate ISA rules to ensure these early funders don't miss out on the increased £15,000 ISA limit.