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NS&I update Guaranteed Growth and Income Bond ranges

NS&I have announced changes to its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds. With immediate effect the 1 and 2-year Issues of these Bonds are no longer on sale.

London Stock Exchange to launch new retail bond market

The London Stock Exchange has announced that it will introduce a new order-driven trading service for bonds.This new electronic order book will be available for a select number of gilts and UK corporate bonds and will offer private investors with an on-screen secondary market in London-listed debt securities for the first time.

L&G second Fund Tracker Capital Guaranteed Bond

The second wave of Legal & General's new style Capital Guaranteed Bond - Fund Tracker Capital Guaranteed Bond 2, which tracks the performance of the Legal & General Money Builder (Investec) Fund, will be available from Monday 16 November 2009 for a limited nine-week offer period closing Friday 15 January 2010.

Fixed rate bond shelf-life hits new low

Savers looking to take out a fixed rate bond need to act fast after the average bond shelf-life fell to a new low of 23 days last month, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk.

New fixed rate online bond from Barnsley Building Society

Barnsley Building Society has increased the rate on its 3 year fixed rate online bond which is now paying a market-leading 4.80% (available from 11th November).

New Poppy Bond from the Coventry

Coventry Building Society is delighted to announce the return of its innovative Poppy Bond, which raised almost £1.6m for the Royal British Legion when first issued in 2008.

New issue of NS&I fixed rate bonds great for customers

Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest savings bond rates from National Savings and Investments launched today.

NS&I Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds

NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is releasing new Issues of its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds with rates up to 4.60% AER with immediate effect.

HSBC Onshore Investment Bond exclusively on Ascentric

HSBC has launched the HSBC Onshore Investment Bond - Ascentric, exclusively on the independent wrap platform.

Santander's UK savings brands new two year fixed rate bond

From today, Thursday 22 October, Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley Savings are launching a new two year fixed rate bond paying a highly competitive 4.00 per cent gross/AER.

Barclays Wealth reissues FTSE Generator Bond

Barclays Wealth is reissuing its deposit based FTSE Generator Bond, which offers full capital protection and the prospect of an early maturity, following the debut success of its predecessor.

NS&I makes changes to its fixed rate bond range

NS&I and the Post Office have announced changes to the way customers can invest in NS&I's Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds.

New Guaranteed Equity Bond from NS&I

NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) on 13 October 2009. This will offer a potential return that is linked to the FTSE 100 index - up to a maximum of 50%/8.45% AER over the 5-year term - without any risk to investors' capital.

Don't be caught cold when your fixed rate bond matures

Fixed rate bonds are a great way for savers with a lump sum to generate a good level of return in this low rate environment.

Principality 4 year fixed rate savings bond paying 5.10% AER

Savers can maximise their savings with a guaranteed 5.10% AER return on their cash with Principality Building Society's new 4 year fixed rate bond.