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F&C Offer 1% discount on ISA's

F&C is offering clients a 1% discount on all ISA Sales and ISA Transfer applications received before 30th April 2009.

Ignis offers special ISA season discounts across fund range

Ignis Asset Management has reduced the initial charge for all lump-sum investments in its onshore unit trust fund range, which includes UK equity, international equity, fixed interest and commercial property funds.

HSBC launches 3.1 per cent Fixed Rate Cash ISA

HSBC is launching a Fixed Rate Cash ISA with a competitive interest rate of 3.1 per cent, giving customers the opportunity to guarantee their return for 12 months.

Two in three fail to make the most of tax free savings

With just one month to go before the deadline for ISA investments in the 2008/9 tax year (5th April 2009), two thirds of British savers (66%) will miss out on the opportunity to save tax-free by not using their ISA allowance.

Savers unnecessarily lose £100 million to the tax man this year

In the current tax year (2008-2009), it is estimated by Nationwide Building Society that around £100 million unnecessary tax will be paid by savers who have failed to take full advantage of their annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance.

Innovative Vaccine Investment ISA will help save children’s lives

Investors are being offered an opportunity to save money and help save lives with a new Vaccine Investment ISA which aims to raise £50 million to vaccinate children in the world's poorest countries.

Investors show increased interest in Stocks and Shares ISAs

As interest rates continue on their fall towards zero, Fairinvestment.co.uk data reveals that Brits are showing an increased interest in Stocks and Shares ISAs through online searches.

Principality launches new two year fixed-rate ISA

Principality Building Society has launched a two year fixed-rate ISA paying 3.30% AER tax-free, making it one of the most attractive ISA rates on the market for customers who have not used this year's tax allowance.

Santander’s UK savings brands launch new range of cash ISAs

This week, Santander's UK savings brands kick start the ISA season with a new selection of ISAs to suit every saver's needs. With standard rates of up to 3.50 per cent available, savers have the opportunity to earn 2.5 per cent above the current Bank of England base rate.

Fidelity FundsNetwork ISA Cash Park takes in £167m in first year

Fidelity FundsNetwork'sTM ISA Cash Park has taken in £167m since launch in March 2008 as investors realise they don't have to forego their valuable ISA tax shelter just because they may temporarily be nervous about stock markets.

Leeds ISA pays 2.75% above Bank Base

Leeds Building Society is launching a new 5-Year Escalator ISA paying up to 3.75% and, with market commentators predicting another Bank Base Rate cut of at least 0.50% next week, this tax free product could become even more attractive.

Don't give up on ISAs

Savers are being urged to make the most of their ISA allowance, or risk sacrificing even more of their savings to tax.

Halifax launches ISA Direct Reward

Halifax has announced the launch of a new product - the ISA Direct Reward, offering a guaranteed interest rate of 3.00% AER/Gross for the first year. The product will complement the existing range of ISA products and is available from 24th February 2009.

Newcastle promises to hold rates for popular ‘Reward ISA’

With interest rates the lowest on record and the ISA season almost upon us, Newcastle Building Society has today promised to hold the rate of its best selling Reward ISA at 3.00% Gross / AER in response to the Bank of England’s rate reduction.

Chelsea improves ISA range

Chelsea Building Society has now improved their two Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). The accounts - Chelsea Postal 30 Cash ISA and Chelsea Cash ISA (2nd Issue) - have highly competitive interest rates and allow savers to transfer money in and out.