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Leeds combines great ISA value with exclusive notice account
With just over three weeks to go until the end of the 2012/2013 tax year on 5th April, Leeds Building Society is offering a highly competitive rate of return to those investors still to use their £5,640 tax free allowance.
Investors rally ahead of FTSE five-year high
Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments on the key findings from TD client buys and sells for week ending 11 March 2013:
Buck the trend and make 30% more in your ISA
Investors could make on average 8% more from their ISA if they invested at the start of the tax season rather than taking part in the traditional ‘ISA season’ rush leading up to 5 April. For some, the difference could be as high as 30%.
£822 million lost in tax-free Cash ISA interest
The deadline for “using or losing” your Cash ISA pot this year is looming, however Post Office’s ISA Savings Report can reveal savers stand to lose out on £822 million in tax-free interest by failing to make use of their full Cash ISA allowance.
Imagination Technologies provides growth attractions for higher risk investors
As Imagination Technologies updates the market, Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains the attractions for higher risk investors.
ISA savers risk losing £500m by not switching to better deals
ISA savers risk losing up to £500 million this year by not switching to a better deal once the bonus rates on their existing accounts expire, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.
Tesco Bank increases Instant Access Cash ISA rate
Tesco Bank has increased the rate on its Instant Access Cash ISA to 2.30% Gross/AER (variable).
TD clients play Zynga shares
Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments on the key findings from TD client buys and sells for week ending 4 March 2013:
DIY investors overlook tax and charges at the expense of performance
Almost a third (31 per cent) of DIY investors aren't aware that the way they buy financial products - direct from a provider or from a platform or fund supermarket - can impact the cost of their investment, according to research from Prudential.
Mixed news ahead of ISA season
There has been an increase in the number of people who will use at least some of their annual ISA allowance, according to research from NS&I.
Halifax launches ‘Super Draw' to encourage ISA Savings
Halifax has announced a Savers Prize Draw ‘Super Draw' to encourage savers to maximise their annual Cash ISA savings allowance.
Schroders launch Global Unconstrained Bond fund
Schroders has announced the launch of Schroder ISF Global Unconstrained Bond, a new fund which will take an unconstrained approach and aim to achieve an attractive risk adjusted return of 4-5% p.a. over the benchmark over an interest rate cycle.
Child Trust Funds continue to dominate children's savings accounts
The majority of parents with children currently 10 years old or under have some form of savings account for their child in place, according to the latest research from Lloyds TSB.
Virgin Money launches new ISA paying 2.75%
In the current low interest rate environment, it is important that savers do all they can to maximise their returns. One of the first tips for any saver is to look to use their tax-free savings allowances effectively.
Despite RBS' progress, better opportunities are to be had for investors
As Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) reports its full year results, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre believes there are better opportunities for investors.