Savings Bonds

first direct launches fixed rate savings bond at 2.75%

first direct has launched a new one year Fixed Rate Savings bond at a very competitive rate of 2.75% AER which will mature on 28 February 2011.

Newcastle launches new fixed rate savings range

Newcastle Building Society has launched a series of accessible Fixed Rate ISA and Bond products offering investors a guaranteed return of up to 4.00% Gross/AER.

New fixed bond from the Coventry at 4.25%

The Coventry Building Society has launched a highly competitive fixed rate bond - 4.25% AER Fixed Bond to 31 August 2012.

Santander fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 3.90%

Santander and Alliance & Leicester have launched a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.90 per cent gross/AER.

Yorkshire Bank launches Advantage Term Deposit

Yorkshire Bank has launched a new, market-leading 1 year fixed rate bond for investors, Advantage Term Deposit.

Clydesdale Bank launches new 1 year fixed rate bond

Clydesdale Bank has launched a new 1 year fixed rate bond for investors, Advantage Term Deposit. The new bond will offer a fixed rate of 4.50% Gross for a year, when taken out with an AXA investment product, together known as the "Advantage Combination Plan".

London Stock Exchange's new retail bond market goes live

The London Stock Exchange has launched its new electronic Order book for Retail Bonds. Introduced in response to strong private investor demand for greater access to fixed income, it offers continuous two-way pricing for trading in UK gilts and retail-size corporate bonds on-exchange for the first time.

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.

Post Office launches new Growth Bond and Fixed Rate Cash ISA

The Post Office has launched two new competitive savings products to cater for the varying needs of today's savers.

Invesco Perpetual launches Tactical Bond Fund

Invesco Perpetual have announced the launch of a new fund, the Invesco Perpetual Tactical Bond Fund, which aims to maximise total return primarily though a flexible allocation to fixed interest securities and cash.

Leeds fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4.50%

Leeds BS launches fixed rate bonds, available over 2, 3 and 5 years, guarantee to pay a competitive return of up to 4.50%. These products combine a good rate of return with the peace of mind associated with access of up to 10% of the initial capital invested, without notice or penalty, at any time.