Savings Bonds
In a fix – bond holders will see interest halve
Savers with one-year fixed-rate bonds are heading for an unhappy Christmas with the interest paid on their cash slashed by up to 40%, new analysis from MoneyExpert.com shows.
SWIP 2010 market predictions
In the second half of 2009, equities and corporate bonds made some prolific gains as investors bet on a return to economic growth. Everyone hopes 2010 will bring confirmation of this recovery.
Skipton International launches new Escalator Bond
Longer term savers are being rewarded with a top level of interest, for up to five years with Skipton International’s new International Escalator Bond which offers a rising rate of interest over each year of the Bond’s life.
Leeds BS launches new short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new market leading short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.75% gross p.a./2.77% AER.
NS&I withdraws Guaranteed Growth and Guaranteed Income Bonds
NS&I have announced it is withdrawing its 3-year and 5-year Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds with immediate effect.
Fixed rate savings best buys vanishing fast
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest developments in the fixed rate savings market.
Skipton International launches new range of fixed interest bonds
Skipton International, formed at the end of September this year following the amalgamation of Skipton Guernsey and Scarborough Channel Islands has launched a new range of fixed interest bonds targeting income portfolios.
HSBC launch ETF range on Ascentric
Independent wrap platform Ascentric has announced the launch of the HSBC ETF range to its users. This follows the exclusive October launch on the platform of the HSBC Onshore Investment Bond.
Yorkshire Bank 5.10% fixed rate savings bond
Yorkshire Bank has launched new rates of up to 5.10% on its Term Deposit account. The account is ideal for those who want to put away a lump sum and don't want to make any withdrawals or additional deposits.
Abbey, A&L and B&B launch new Fixed Rate Bonds
This week, Wednesday 2 December, Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley are launching a new range of Fixed Rate Bonds, available to both new and existing customers.
Nationwide offers issue 13 L&G Guaranteed Equity Bond
From Monday 30 November 2009, Nationwide Building Society will offer Issue 13 of the Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Aviva adds funds to investment bond and pensions
Aviva is to add funds from leading fund managers to the Portfolio investment bond and pensions range.
Co-operative three-year fixed rate bond paying 5%
With only a month until Christmas, The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has launched a Christmas cracker - a market-leading three-year bond with a fixed rate of 5%.
JPMAM launches online wealth management service
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched an online wealth management service called WealthManager+, which will offer investors direct access to a wide range of OEICs, investment trusts, SICAVs and a large range of UK equities and bonds, as well as a range of unique financial education and planning tools.
Skipton International launches two new fixed rate bonds
Two new fixed rate bonds have been launched by Skipton International offering customers competitive rates of interest over six and twelve month terms.