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Skipton gets ISA savers in a fix
Savers can lock their Individual Savings Account (ISA) into a market leading rate of 6.26% as Skipton Building Society launches its Fixed Rate Cash ISA.
ISA investors more cautious
New research from Barclays Stockbrokers reveals that whilst the majority of ISA investors are reacting to recent market volatility with increased caution, they have not been deterred from investing in the stockmarket completely.
Bonds remain vital for IHT planning, says Lincoln
Lincoln Financial Group is urging advisers to focus on the IHT and tax planning benefits of investment bonds following the Government’s confirmation in the Budget that the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (‘CGT’) of introducing a flat rate of 18% and removing taper relief and indexation allowances, will take place.
Child Trust Funds – three years on
Three years ago we saw the launch of the child trust fund. Each child born after 1 September 2002 receives a £250 voucher which their parents invest.
Seven Aberdeen funds gain S&P ratings
Standard & Poor’s has reviewed seven funds run by Aberdeen Asset Managers, and awarded them with ratings as follows:
Only 20 days left to bag 10% on your ISA
Alliance & Leicester’s Premier ISA Issue 2 paying 10% pa gross/AER, which is offered to new customers opening an Alliance & Leicester Premier current account, will only be available for another twenty days – offer ends Sunday 20 April 2008.
Nationwide launches new bonds with increased rates for savers
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers. With effect from Wednesday 2 April 2008, the following bonds will be available:
Unique tax-free return on savings guaranteed to beat inflation
Leeds Building Society’s Inflation Buster Bonds have proved so popular with customers looking for a real return the Society has launched another tax-free version. The Inflation Buster ISA is guaranteed to beat inflation by 2.00%.
Tax free savings paying 6.00%
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 1-Year Bonus Tracker ISA that is guaranteed to match Bank of England Base Rate plus 0.75% (currently 6.00% gross/AER).
The Share Centre’s top 10 tips to weather market dips
Retail stockbroker, The Share Centre is encouraging investors to remain cautious, yet positive about the ongoing market fluctuations by reminding them of the benefits of drip feeding money into the market.
Investors are doing it for themselves
When it comes to making investment decisions, more than half of ISA investors (58%) like to make their own and over one in ten (12%) would like to be more involved than they currently are, according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers.
New fixed rate ISA from the Coventry
From Sunday 6 April, Coventry Building Society will be offering a new competitive fixed rate cash ISA, paying 6.00%, tax free, until 31 May 2009.
Investors urged to use up ISA allowance
Investors have only a few days left to use up their tax-efficient ISA allowance with financial services provider, Alliance Trust Savings.
Men more likely to save than women
Men are putting more cash into savings accounts than women, according to new research from Yorkshire Building Society.
Delaying saving into 2008/09 ISA could cost in lost interest
Britons may be losing nearly £4.3 billion interest by delaying using their yearly ISA allowance until April 2009, according to research conducted by Abbey Savings.