Savings Bonds

Fixed rate bonds with access from Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds paying up to 4.50% annually or 4.34% AER monthly, for those customers who require an income. Furthermore, all of the bonds allow access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.

New fixed rate savings bonds from NatWest and RBS

From Saturday 3 July 2010, a range of three new competitive savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.

Don’t lose out when your fixed rate savings bond matures

Fixed rate bonds have been in vogue for a number of years, offering consumers a better return on their savings compared to the equivalent easy access savings account.

Santander fixed rate savings bonds paying 3.75 per cent

This week Santander is launching its latest range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.75 per cent gross/AER.

New Nationwide four-year Fixed Rate Bond

Nationwide Building Society announces details of a new four-year Fixed Rate Bond. With effect from 30 June 2010, the four-year Fixed Rate Bond offers 4.15% gross p.a./AER for balances of £1 or more for annual interest options.

5% on fixed rate savings disappear

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest moves in the fixed rate savings market. For the first time in 12 months it is no longer possible to achieve a five per cent or more return on a fixed rate bond with the best rate now available 4.75% from ICICI Bank UK for a five year term.

New Protected Equity Bond offered by Nationwide

A new six-year Protected Equity Bond has been launched by Nationwide Building Society. The new Bond - available as both deposit and ISA options - pays a minimum 9% gross return (1.44% AER), plus potential for further stock market linked growth at the end of six years.

Barclays launches new 2 year fixed rate bond

As we approach July - the expected peak month for bond maturities - Barclays launches a competitive two year fixed rate bond paying up to 3.70 per cent.

Santander best buy one year fixed rate savings bond

Santander is to launch a new best buy one year fixed rate savings bond for savers wanting to lock in a competitive return. The bond is for customers bringing in money from outside Santander. It is a limited offer that is due to be withdrawn on 30 June and may be withdrawn earlier - without notice - if available funds are used up before then.

Nationwide increases rates on Fixed Rate Bonds and e-Bonds

Nationwide Building Society has announced details of new rates on its two and three-year Fixed Rate Bonds and e-Bonds and the launch of a new three-year Fixed Rate ISA.

Lloyds TSB launches 5.375 per cent corporate bond

Lloyds TSB has launched a fixed rate corporate bond, specifically for retail investors. The Lloyds TSB Bank plc bond is the first corporate bond for retail investors to be issued under Lloyds Banking Group. It will give individuals the opportunity to invest in a product which until recently was only accessible to institutional investors.