Savings Bonds
Nationwide launches a new range of savings bonds
Nationwide has announced details of a new range of fixed rate Bonds, e-Bonds and fixed rate ISA bonds including a new four year Fixed Rate Bond paying up to 4.30% gross p.a. / AER.
Skipton launches new fixed rate savings bonds
Skipton Building Society has launched new issues of its Pick ‘N' Fix bond, paying rates of up to 3.75% gross pa with a monthly income options.
Government-backed bank debt a new class of bonds
Despite billions of pounds of new government-backed bank bonds entering fixed income markets, Ian Spreadbury, portfolio manager of Fidelity International's Sterling Bond Fund, says he still backs corporate bonds to provide long-term investors with better value.
Newcastle Building Society launches 100% Access Postal Bond
Newcastle Building Society today announced the immediate replacement of its 100% Access Postal Bond (Issue 2) with the new 100% Access Postal Bond (Issue 3).
Leeds launches fixed rate bonds with access
Leeds Building Society has launched new fixed rate bonds that combine a competitive return of up to 4.50% gross p.a./AER, with access to 25% of the balance without notice or penalty at any time.
Newcastle Building Society launches fixed rate Postal Bond
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new 100% Access Postal Bond with a fixed rate of 5.00% Gross/AER on a low minimum investment of £1,000.
Alliance & Leicester launches new fixed rate savings bonds
Alliance & Leicester Savings has launched two new Fixed Rate Bonds with competitive interest rates - a Fixed Rate Bond maturing 1 June 2009, and a 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond with interest rates of 4.05% and 3.75% fixed AER respectively.
Mansfield Building Society launches new fixed rate savings bond
The Mansfield Building Society has unveiled a new one year fixed rate savings bond. The bond has a Gross/Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) fixed at 4.75 per cent and a net rate of 3.80 per cent.
Alliance & Leicester launches two new Fixed Rate Bonds
Alliance & Leicester Savings has launched two new Fixed Rate Bonds with competitive interest rates - a 6 Month Fixed Rate Bond, and a 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond with interest rates of 4.50% gross and 4.00% fixed gross pa/AER respectively.
Skipton launches new fixed bonds
Skipton Building Society has launched new issues of its Pick ‘N' Fix bond, paying rates of up to 4.55% gross pa with a monthly income options. These rates replace any previously available, existing customers are not affected.
Savers can still get 5% - guaranteed with access!
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 6-month Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 5.00% gross p.a. / 5.06% AER. The bond also allows unlimited access to all of the funds at any time, without notice or penalty.
Income investors should look at corporate bonds, says Fidelity
As interest rates tumble to 50 year lows and UK banks suspend cash divided payments, the sources of income for investors are dwindling fast. Fidelity International argues that corporate bonds, a market currently yielding nearly 9%, provides an attractive alternative.
Skipton launches new issue of Guaranteed Bond
Skipton Building Society has launched a new issue of its Guaranteed Double Asset Bond (GDAB). The bond splits the customer's investment between cash and an index-linked bond and is available now.
Coventry BS closes the Poppy Bond
Coventry Building Society announces the closure of its highly successful Poppy Bond. Rachel Haworth, Head of Marketing at the Coventry said: "We felt that the end of Remembrance Day would be the most appropriate and poignant moment to close the Poppy Bond.
Nationwide offers sixth issue of Legal & General's GEB
With effect from today, Monday 10 November 2008, Nationwide will offer a new Legal & General (L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).