Savings Bonds
Skipton issues new 2 year fixed rate international bond
Skipton International is offering a further issue of its two year fixed rate international bond. The 2 year bond pays 3.10 gross AER, with interest payment on 30 June 2011 and again on maturity on 30 June 2012.
New fixed rate bonds launched by offshore savings bank
AIB Jersey & Isle of Man has launched the latest versions of its 6 month and 12 month Fixed Rate Bonds, available to savers from 24 May 2010 in sterling, euro and US dollar.
Bond with the Newcastle
As many economists predict the Bank of England Base Rate will stay low for the foreseeable future, the popularity of longer-term savings products, such as Bonds, are expected to rise.
S&P launches International Corporate Bond Index
Standard & Poor's has announced the launch of the S&P International Corporate Bond Index, an investable index of public investment grade corporate bonds issued by non-U.S. issuers.
Legal & General 6 year growth deposit bond
Legal & General has launched a 6 year Structured Deposit Bond designed to give investors a minimum return of 12% plus their original capital at the end of the fixed term.
New savings accounts paying 5% launched this week
The new CPI figure of 3.7% for April, released this morning means that savers are still having a tough time and need to find an account paying 4.625% (basic tax payer) to maintain the spending power of their cash.
Barclays Wealth reissues Regular Income Bond
Barclays Wealth has reissued its popular Regular Income Bond with a new return structure for investors looking for a regular return.
Nationwide launches Football savings bond
Nationwide Building Society - sponsors of the England football team – has announced details of its new Football savings bond.
Post Office launches new Growth Bond
The Post Office has announced the launch of Growth Bond Issue 12, offering one, two and three year terms and rates up to 4.10% AER, available with immediate effect.
Skipton 6 month fixed rate bond with monthly income option
Skipton International Limited is offering a six month bond paying 2.26%AER or 2.17% AER as a monthly income option.
Morningstar upgrades rating on Schroder Corporate Bond fund
Morningstar has upgraded its qualitative rating for the Schroder Corporate Bond fund. Previously rated Standard, the fund is upgraded to Superior.
Legal & General launches new Capital Control Bond
Legal & General has announced the launch of a new With Profits bond that includes 5 and 10 year guarantee options - the Capital Control Bond is available from the beginning of April.
Leeds fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4% with 50% access
Leeds Building Society has launched a new range of fixed rate savings bonds, available over 3 or 5 years, that guarantee to pay a competitive return of up to 4.00% gross p.a./AER.These products also offer full, instant access to 50% of the initial capital invested, which is unique in the market, and the minimum balance is only £100.
HSBC adds leading global funds to Onshore Investment Bond
HSBC Life announced that they have made available a range of international SICAV funds within the HSBC Onshore Investment Bond, including funds from Aviva, Barings, Fidelity, JP Morgan and Pictet.
Threadneedle emerging market corporate bonds strategy
Threadneedle, who has a total AUM of £8bn in emerging markets, has launched a new investment strategy via the Threadneedle (Lux) Emerging Market Corporate Bonds Fund.