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New cahoot two-year fixed rate savings bond pays 4.01%

Following a successful campaign in August cahoot is launching another market leading two-year fixed bond paying 4.01 per cent AER. The bond is available from 14 November 2011 to 11 December 2011 (subject to availability).

IWeb Share Dealing offers new investors half price trading

In an exclusive offer, IWeb Share Dealing provided by Halifax Share Dealing Limited has announced half-price trading for any new customers opening a Share Dealing Account in November.

Northern Rock launches new eBond issues 20-21

Northern Rock has launched two new issues of its new online fixed rate e-bond account, providing competitive interest rates for those savers who wish to operate their accounts online.

Strong performance by Experian despite difficult conditions

As global business services company, Experian, updates the market on its performance for the first half of the year, Graham Spooner, investment research adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Nationwide launches new issue of its online ISA

Nationwide Building Society is, on Friday 11 November, launching its Online Cash ISA - Issue 2 to provide another competitive option for those savers looking to maximise their annual tax-free Cash ISA allowance.

Northern Rock improves new Monthly Saver for ISA savers

Northern Rock’s popular new regular saver is now available to open via the post or by phone, following its successful launch to the bank’s branch network last month. Monthly Saver pays 4.00% gross pa/AER, including a 3.00% bonus for 12 months from account opening.

Barclays Wealth launches Emerging Markets Optimiser

Barclays Wealth has launched a new Emerging Markets Optimiser plan for investors seeking access to the Emerging Market sector using an innovative volatility control or ‘Optimiser' mechanism which aims to optimise performance and smooth returns.

New equity income fund offers real attractions to income seekers

Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, shares his thoughts on the recent launch of the Legg Mason US Equity Income Fund.

Nationwide launches new one-year Fixed Rate ISA

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new one-year Fixed Rate cash ISA to its savings range.

Economic climate slows recovery for Royal Bank of Scotland

As Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) updates the market on its Q3 performance Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Falling profit margins wound Smith & Nephew

As Smith & Nephew reports disappointing Q3 figures, Nick Raynor, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Barclays Wealth trend funds celebrate positive first year returns

Barclays Wealth is celebrating the successful first anniversary of the Trend funds - the IFSL Barclays FTSE 100 Trend Fund and the IFSL Barclays FTSE Protector 80 Trend Fund have both delivered positive returns in turbulent economic times.

Coventry Building Society launches new Poppy Bond

Coventry Building Society is delighted to announce the annual return of its innovative Poppy Bond, which has helped to raise over £5 million for the Royal British Legion since its launch in 2008.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks launch new cash ISA

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new Cash ISA Fixed Rate Bond with a maturity date of the 31st October 2013.

TD customer buys increase in strong week of trading

Darren Hepworth, Global Trading and Product Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "The buy:sell ratio among TD customers was 1.25:1 in the week ending Tuesday, 1 November, as markets continued to struggle in the face of the European debt crisis.