Savings Bonds
Nationwide offers savings bonds paying up to 5.25%
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of its new range of bonds, with terms from six months to three years available.
Barclays Wealth to launch into fixed income bond market
Barclays Wealth, the UK's leading supplier of protected investments, is to launch a regular fixed income bond following the successful trial of a five-year product which hit its target of £15m through a focused placing.
Good news for savers
Following the decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee to reduce rates by 1.5 percentage points to 3%, Leeds Building Society has launched two new fixed rate bonds which provide the option to lock in at up to 1% above the Bank of England base rate.
Poppy Bond strikes the right balance with savers
Coventry Building Society's innovative Poppy Bond has become the fastest selling savings bond in the Society's history.
High yield bonds now an opportunity for adventurous investors
The European high yield bond market now represents an opportunity for adventurous investors, according to Fidelity International's Ian Spreadbury. The market is now yielding 22.7% and spreads of 18.5% above government bonds are well in excess of the 10% technical definition of distressed debt.
moneysupermarket.com: Coventry Building Society Poppy Bond
Commenting on the launch of the Coventry Building Societies' Poppy Bond, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Generally affinity savings accounts, particularly charity related ones, come in for criticism.
Help the Coventry help the Poppy Appeal
Coventry Building Society is delighted to announce the launch of the Poppy Bond, a first of its kind fixed rate savings bond that will deliver a significant charitable donation.
Bond market set to be shaken and stirred
Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The consensus is that the Bank of England will cut base rate further over the coming months, and many savings providers are pre-empting this and pulling their top fixed rate bonds.
Leeds launches Fixed Rate Bond with access
Leeds Building Society has launched a new fixed rate bond that combines a competitive return of up to 6.00% gross p.a./AER, with access to 25% of the balance without notice or penalty at any time.
Alliance & Leicester’s fixed rate bond is a sell out
Due to the high demand for Alliance & Leicester's recently launched 6.60% Fixed Rate Bond, this product will be withdrawn from sale at close of business today, 22 October 2008.
Egg launches new 1 year Fixed Rate Bond for existing customers
Egg, the online bank, is offering a new 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond at 6.00% gross pa/AER. This new Fixed Rate Bond is available for existing customers who have an Egg Savings Account for deposits between £1,000 and £2,000,000. The bond is available to applications and cleared funds received on or before the 27th November 2008.
The Hartford launches International Investment Bond
Hartford Life Limited has announced that it is launching Hartford Diamond, an international investment bond that is available with The Hartford's unique guarantees - Hartford SafetyNet and Hartford SafetyNet for Life.
Corporate bonds showing good value, says Fidelity
Yields on sterling corporate bonds are now breaching 8% and are attractive compared to history, says Fidelity International's Ian Spreadbury, manager of FIF MoneyBuilder Income Fund.
Newcastle launches 6.45% Seven Month Fixed Rate Options Bond
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of a new Fixed Rate Bond, with a rate of 6.45% AER (6.35% Gross) on a minimum investment of £1,000. The bond may be operated via branches, post, telephone and online. It is available now with a maturity date of 11 May 2009.
Alliance & Leicester launches Fixed Rate Bond at 6.60%
Alliance & Leicester Savings has launched a new, limited edition 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond with a great interest rate of 6.60% fixed gross pa/AER.