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Leeds re-issues market leading Fixed Rate Postal Bond

Leeds Building Society has re-launched its market leading Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.50% gross p.a./2.52% AER. Furthermore, the bond also allows unlimited access to all of the funds at any time, without notice or penalty.

N&P One Year Fixed E-Bond paying 3.15%

N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) is bringing good tidings for those looking to invest in a One Year Fixed Rate E-Bond which will mature in time for Christmas 2011.

Strategic bond sector is investor favourite

Strategic bond funds made up 30 per cent of the total amount invested through the Fair Investment Company funds service between January and October this year.

Northern Rock launches new issues of its e-bond account

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

Santa comes early for savers

Analysis from moneysupermarket.com shows a flurry of activity in the savings market, with average rates on one year fixed rate bonds increasing by 0.11 per cent in two months, but savers need to be on their toes to take full advantage of these deals before they are pulled from the market.

Skipton 1 Year E-Bond Issue 3 paying 3.05%

Skipton Building Society has launched an attractive new e-bond offering 3.05% p.a. AER. The 1 Year E-Bond Issue 3 will allow customers to invest between £500 and £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint applications).

Leeds reopens unlimited access Fixed Rate Postal Bond

Leeds Building Society has re-launched its market leading short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.50% gross p.a./2.52% AER.

N&P increases rate of 1 year Fixed Rate Bond and E-Bond

N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) is increasing the rate on its One Year Fixed Rate Bond and One Year E-Bond.

Skipton 1 year E-Bond issue 2 paying 3.15%

Skipton Building Society is preparing to launch its second, market leading E-Bond within a week, with a new 1 Year E-Bond Issue 2 offering 3.15%.

Northern Rock maintains great rates on fixed bonds

Northern Rock has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds (FRB), maintaining competitive interest rates starting from 3.00% gross*/AER** p.a over one year, to 4.15% gross*/AER** pa over five years.

Skipton launches limited edition online bond

Skipton Building Society has launched a new limited edition online bond, offering a competitive rate of 3.30%. The one year fixed rate bond allows customers to invest between £500 and £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint applications).

Savers still facing rate shocks

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the current state of the savings market and the rate shocks that some consumers are still coming to terms with.

New competitive savings bonds from NatWest and RBS

From Saturday 6 November 2010, a new range of savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.

Coventry launches further Poppy Bond

Coventry Building Society has launched a short term Poppy Bond which will pay a highly competitive fixed rate of 3.11% (AER/gross pa) until 31 December 2011.

Post Office Reward Saver and Growth Bond rates increased

The Post Office has increased the interest rates for its Reward Saver account to 2.75% AER variable, making it a Best Buy. This rate includes a 1.00% AER bonus for the first 12 months.