Savings Bonds

Britannia launches new fixed rate bond

Britannia has launched a fixed-rate bond for savers looking to make the most of their savings.

Principality launches new fixed rate savings bonds

Principality Building Society will launch (Friday 10 July) a range of fixed rate bonds designed to give savers the confidence of a guaranteed return matched with a choice of savings terms to suit their needs.

Fixed Rate Escalator Bond paying up to 6.00%

Leeds Building Society has launched a 5-year Fixed Rate Escalator Bond paying a market leading rate of 6% in year 5. The account allows unlimited access to 25% of the initial capital invested at any time without notice or penalty.

Newcastle offers 4.50% postal savings bond

Newcastle Building Society added to its portfolio of market-leading bonds with the launch of a Two Year Fixed Rate Postal Bond (Issue 5) offering up to 4.50% Gross/AER.

Barclays reissues Minimum Return Plan

Barclays Wealth has improved the balance of its Minimum Return Plan protected investment, as investors seek higher yielding alternatives to deposit accounts in the low interest rate environment.

Barnsley 5 year fixed rate online bond paying 5.10%

Barnsley Building Society has this week launched a new five year fixed rate online savings bond paying a market leading rate of 5.10% gross per annum (4.08% net), with a monthly interest option available for those who rely on their savings for income.

Nationwide increases rates on fixed rate savings bonds

Nationwide Building Society has announced details of a new range of Fixed Rate Savings Bonds and e-Bonds, which all offer a guaranteed interest rate for savers.

Santander's UK savings brands extend fixed rate bond offer

Due to popular demand Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley is extending the offer on our competitive fixed-term savings accounts paying up to 4.15 per cent, allowing more customers to take full advantage of these great rates.

HSBC launches new onshore investment bond

In a significant new venture for the IFA market, HSBC has launched an innovative investment bond with open architecture investment choice. The Onshore Investment Bond offers whole of market choice with almost 2000 funds - OIECs and Unit Trusts - from over 100 fund managers.

King Shaves Shaving Bond

Commenting on the launch of the King Shaves "Shaving Bond", Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Savers who spot the new "Shaving Bond" with a six per cent annual return would be forgiven for thinking it's a normal savings bond, albeit with a quirky name and novelty tagline.

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 30 June 2009. This will offer a potential return that is linked to the FTSE 100 index - up to a maximum of 40% over the 5-year term - without any risk to investors' capital.