Savings Bonds
Nationwide announces new bond rates for savers
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of a new range of Fixed Rate Bonds, e-Bonds and Fixed Rate ISA Bonds, which all offer a guaranteed rate of return for savers.
Advisers consider using offshore bonds
In a recent survey six out of ten advisers (59.5%) said that they had either recommended offshore bonds over the past year, or would consider doing so in coming months.
Santander’s UK savings brands issue new Fixed Rate Bonds
Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have launched their latest range of fixed-term savings bonds for customers looking for a guaranteed return.
Nationwide launches two market leading five year bonds
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of its new Five Year Fixed Rate Bond and Five Year e-Bond, which both offer a guaranteed rate of return for savers.
Leeds guarantees up to 3.50% with access
Leeds Building Society has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds for 1, 2 and 3 years that combine a competitive return of up to 3.50% gross p.a./AER with the flexibility of instant access to 25% of the balance, without notice or penalty at any time.
cahoot launches best buy fixed rate bond
cahoot has launched a new best buy two year fixed rate bond paying a highly competitive 4.01 per cent gross/AER.
Fixed-rate bonds starting to rally
The market for fixed-rate bonds is starting to bounce back, with the top five products now averaging 3.89 per cent, despite the base rate only being at 0.5 per cent. The only time in the past year when the margin between the base rate and the best one and two-year bonds has been wider was in November.
Cater Allen launches new fixed rate bonds
Cater Allen Private Bank this week launches two highly competitive fixed rate savings bonds offering customers a guaranteed long-term return on their savings. These new bonds pay up to 4.11% AER, depending on the level of investment made and are available from today.
Standard Life Investments bond funds shine at Lipper Awards
The performance of leading global investor, Standard Life Investments' bond range has been recognised by winning two prestigious Lipper Fund Awards.
Investors turn to bonds as confidence nosedives
Confidence in nine out of ten major investment sectors including UK equities, Emerging Markets, Cash and Commodities has plummeted dramatically, according to the latest Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
Principality launches new regular saver bond
Principality Building Society, Wales' biggest building society, is celebrating St David's Day with the launch of a new regular saver bond that offers 4.50% AER, fixed for a year.
Skipton launches 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond
Skipton Building Society has launched a 4 Year Fixed Rate Bond. Aimed at savers looking for a medium-term home for their money, it offers 4.0% gross pa and a monthly income option of 3.90% gross pa. It is also available online.
Principality launch new regular saver bond
Principality Building Society, Wales’ biggest building society, is celebrating St David’s Day with the launch of a new regular saver bond that offers 4.50% AER, fixed for a year. Savers need to make a regular monthly investment, which can be as little as £20 or as much as £500.
The name is Bond, Corporate Bond
Historically high levels of investment grade corporate credit spreads are boosting the yield from corporate bond funds to a recession-beating range of 5 per cent to 8 per cent, according to wealth manager HFM Columbus.
Abbey and Alliance & Leicester new 2 year fixed rate bond
Abbey and Alliance & Leicester Savings are launching a new 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond with a great interest rate of 4.01% fixed gross pa/AER - the best rate available in the market for a product of this type.