Savings Bonds
Tesco Bank Retail Bond smashes expectations
Tesco Bank has closed its first retail bond, raising £125 million, with demand from thousands of investors smashing expectations. This is the highest amount raised by a pure retail bond since the launch of the Order Book for Retail Bonds (ORB) by the London Stock Exchange in February 2010.
Barclays five-year fixed rate bond pays up to 4.75%
With demand growing for savings that offer guarantees and security, Barclays has launched a ‘top of class' five-year fixed rate bond paying up to 4.75 per cent.
Northern Rock launches new range of fixed rate savings bonds
For customers looking to invest their savings over a shorter period, Northern Rock has launched two new issues of its fixed rate bond (FRB) with competitive interest rates of 2.90% gross*/AER** pa over one year (Issue 422), and 3.60% gross*/AER** pa over three years (Issue 423).
Northern Rock Ireland issues new Direct Saver Fixed Rate Bond
Northern Rock Ireland has today (18 February) launched a new issue of its Direct Saver Fixed Rate Bond offering a fixed rate of 3.00% gross*/AER** pa/2.25% pa NET*** (or 2.75% gross*/2.78% AER** monthly) fixed until 15 April 2012.
It pays to fix your savings
New analysis by first direct shows that over the past decade fixed rate deals have offered better returns than the variable rate products on offer during the same period.
Post Office launches new Online Bond terms
The Post Office has announced the launch of an Online Bond offering two and three year terms and best buy rates of up to 4.00% AER, available to customers from Wednesday 16 February.
Leeds launches 5-Year Fixed Rate Escalator Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a 5-Year Fixed Rate Escalator Bond paying an escalating return up to 6.00% in year 5.
Santander launches latest range of fixed rate savings bonds
Santander has launched its latest range of fixed rate bonds which includes a highly competitive three year fixed rate paying 4.01 per cent.
Northern Rock launches new online fixed rate e-bonds
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. E-bond (Issues 5 and 6) will be available from today (Thursday, 3 February).
Nationwide introduces 18 month Tracker Bond and e-Bond
Nationwide has introduced a new 18 month Tracker Bond and e-Bond, both of which offer interest rates for savers that are guaranteed to track the Bank of England Base Rate.
BM Savings launches new Inflation Rate Bond
Commenting on the launch of the Inflation Rate Bond from BM Savings, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "At a time when we are seeing inflation spiralling, it is good to see BM Savings responding to consumer concern by launching a savings bond which tracks the Retail Price Index (RPI) plus 0.25 per cent.
Leeds 2-year fixed rate postal bond with access
Leeds Building Society has launched a market leading 2-Year Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 3.60% with access to up to 25% of the amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty.
Leeds 18 month fixed rate bond paying 3.15%
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond paying 3.15%. Furthermore, the account also provides the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty at any time, which is unusual for fixed rate savings.
Yorkshire fixed rate bond paying 4.15%
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new three-year fixed rate bond paying a market leading 4.15% gross/AER.
AEGON offshore bond with European portability option
AEGON has announced the introduction of a valuable new option on its main offshore investment bond, the Wealth Management Portfolio, that ensures that customers moving from the UK to Spain, France or Italy can benefit from tax deferral and the ongoing certainty of their bond being tax compliant in those countries.