Savings Bonds
Skipton International 2 year bond paying 3.25%
Skipton International Limited has launched a second edition of its popular two year fixed rate sterling account paying 3.25% gross/AER per annum.
New 7% bond to appeal to income seekers
The new Provident Financial Corporate Bond offers a generous 7% a year. UK investors can now apply for the Bond online through The Share Centre until 8am on 9 April 2010.
AEGON points to bonds for high earners
AEGON is highlighting two major income tax changes that take effect on 6 April 2010 and affect high earners; especially those who receive an additional income from investment returns.
Norwich & Peterborough E-Bond pays 3.05 per cent
N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) has announced the launch of its new 6 Month E-Bond, and an increase in the rate on its 1 Year E-Bond.
Skipton International launches new 1 year fixed rate bond
A new one year bond has been launched by Skipton International offering customers a fixed interest rate return over twelve months.
Northern Rock boosts savings bonds rates
Following the recent announcement that the 100% state guarantee on Northern Rock savings balances would end on May 24th, it was interesting to see the bank increasing rates on its one and two year fixed rate bonds late last week.
Northern Rock launches new Fixed Rate Bond Issues
Northern Rock is launching two new issues of its Fixed Rate Bond, offering competitive rates for a minimum deposit of £1. The new Fixed Rate Bonds (Issue 387 and 388) will be available to open from Thursday, 4 March 2010.
New Stepped Fixed Rate Bond Issues from Northern Rock
Northern Rock is launching new issues of its Stepped Fixed Rate Savings Bonds, offering competitive rates for a minimum deposit of £1. Stepped Fixed Rate Savings Bonds (Issues 13 and 14), offer increasing interest rates, each of which are fixed for a 12 month period and will be available to open from Thursday 4 March, 2010.
Barclays Wealth Regular Income Bond and Super Tracker
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its popular core range of products for investors willing to accept an element of risk to their capital.
New fixed rate savings bonds from Santander and A&L
From Tuesday 2 March, Santander and Alliance & Leicester are launching a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.75 per cent gross/AER.
New protected equity bond offered by Nationwide
From today, Monday 1 March 2010, Nationwide Building Society offers the Protected Equity Bond - a deposit-based plan which offers returns linked to the performance of some of the world's leading stock market indices.
Skipton International launches fixed rate bond paying 3.50%
Skipton International, the specialist Guernsey based savings and mortgages organisation, has launched a new fixed rate sterling account paying 3.50% gross per annum.
F&C Global Convertible Bond Fund wins Lipper Award
F&C Global Convertible Bond Fund, one of F&C's flagship SICAV funds, has been granted an award by ratings agency Lipper.
Luis looks to World Cup bonds boost
As the sporting world looks ahead to an exciting summer on South Africa's football pitches, F&C's Fatima Luis is positive on the potential of two compellingly valued South African high-yield bond issues - from companies that could well enjoy the benefits of increasing demand during the tournament, which kicks off on 11 June.
Corporate Bonds - What are the risks?
In this month's Fundamentals briefing, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Credit Strategist, Ben Bennett, examined three broad risks facing corporate bond markets in the year ahead and how investors might navigate through them successfully.