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Champion ISA moves up to 2.80%

Nationwide Building Society will, on 1 April 2010, increase the interest rate of Champion ISA to up to 2.80% gross p.a./AER variable. This may be of interest to those who have not yet fully used this year's cash ISA allowance, as well as to those looking to use next year's universal increased allowance.

Consumers failing to take full advantage of ISA tax break

Most consumers are failing to take advantage of their annual ISA allowance, according to research from Nationwide Building Society. With less than one week to go before the end of the tax year, many consumers are therefore failing to make full use of this unique tax break.

Santander and A&L Cash ISA paying 3.20%

Santander has announced that after five weeks of record sales and with two working days to go to the end of the tax year, its Flexible ISA product will now only be available to those that have secured a Branch appointment in this tax year.

ISA alert - savers need to keep an eye on last year's top deals

Analysis from moneysupermarket.com shows that savers should not be complacent with their ISA cash pots. With many of 2009's top ISAs having a year long bonus attached to them, savings that remain in these accounts could soon be earning next to nothing in interest.

A quarter of savers don't know their ISA rate

A quarter of savers don't know the interest rate their Cash ISA is paying, according to research by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS). And, with 92% of ISA savers choosing a cash option, the figures show a worrying trend.

Confident ISA investors already planning for next year

As the end of the tax year beckons, confident ISA investors are already planning ahead, with 71% preparing to take full advantage of the increased ISA allowance in the 2010/2011 tax year.

Make the most of your ISA tax free allowance

Thousands of consumers will lose out on cash ISA allowances this tax year, missing out on strong interest rates which are up to six times higher than base rate.

Nationwide four year Fixed Rate ISA paying up to 4.25%

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new market leading four year Fixed Rate ISA paying 4.25% gross p.a./AER (annual interest). This rate will be available for balances of £1 or more and will accept ISA transfers-in.

ISA rush forecast as threshold is increased

Equity ISAs could outsell cash ISAs by two-to-one when the tax-free threshold is increased for all savers in the new tax year, new research from Virgin Money suggests.

It's a flexible ‘Good Friday' for tax-free ISA savings at Leeds BS

Leeds Building Society has all angles covered for customers who may be worried about the processing of their ISAs being affected by the end of one tax year, and the start of another, falling over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

JP Morgan reminds investors of last minute ISA timings

Investors looking to take advantage of their ISA allowance this year can invest their ISA up until 11.59pm on Monday 5th April 2010 through J.P. Morgan Asset Management's online wealth management service, J.P. Morgan WealthManager+, through which all of its investment trusts and OEICs can be purchased.

Is your current ISA still competitive?

Staying with the same Cash ISA could be an expensive mistake with many long standing accounts paying poor rates of interest. Defaqto urges consumers to avoid inertia and check whether their current ISA is still competitive.

Fair Investment named top green and ethical ISA fund supermarket

Fair Investment Company has been awarded five stars for its green and ethical ISA services by National Ethical Investment Week.

Investors urged to cash in on Cash ISAs

Just over one in ten people in Wales are aware of the maximum amount they will be allowed to invest in a new Cash ISA from the beginning of April, according to the latest Principality Building Society Quarterly Saving and Spending Survey.

ISA inertia will cost Brits £35 million in unnecessary tax payments

With the deadline fast approaching to make full use of this year's ISA allowance, research by unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, reveals Britons are set to waste a huge £35 million in tax this year by not putting their savings and investments in a tax-efficient savings account such as an ISA.