Savings Bonds
Skipton fixes higher rates
Skipton Building Society is launching a new issue of its range of Pick ‘N' Fix bonds with some of the best rates on the high street.
Abbey issues new fixed rate one year savings bond
Abbey Savings launches on Friday (4 July 2008) its latest one-year savings account for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for one year. This is a strictly limited offer and will be subject to availability.
Ten-year high for bonds
Commenting on a 13th provider offering a bond of over seven per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It has been a decade since we have seen this many providers with bonds paying seven per cent or more.
Post Office launches new 7.05% growth bond
The Post Office has launched a new one year Growth Bond paying a leading rate of 7.05%. The Growth Bond is ideal for savers looking for a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period of time, and unlike other similar products on the market is open to anyone with a minimum investment of £500.
Newcastle launches new 1 year fixed rate postal bond
Newcastle has announced the launch of its new postal bond, with a fixed rate of 6.8% Gross/AER on a minimum investment of £5,000.
Egg launches new FTSE Guaranteed Equity Bond
Egg, the Citi owned UK online bank, is launching a new three-year Guaranteed Equity Bond paying a 26% return (equivalent to 8.01% AER) in the event of ANY growth in FTSE 100 over the next three years, with no risk of losing capital invested if the bond is held for the full investment term.
Newcastle launches 7% Fixed Rate Option Bond
Newcastle Building Society announced the launch of its new Option Bond, with a fixed rate of 7% Gross/AER on a minimum investment of £500.
Skipton's Summer Bond extended
Skipton Building Society has extended the availability of its limited edition Summer Bond. The bond offers an interest rate of 6.70% gross.
Prinicipality launches new fixed rate savings bonds
Commenting on Principality Building Society's new two and three-year fixed-rate bonds for those aged 50 and over, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
Fixed rate war hots up
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: "Savers are one of the few groups to have benefitted from the credit crunch, with rates at some of the highest levels that we have seen in recent years.
The Cheshire introduces new fixed rate bond
Cheshire Building Society is launching a new two year Fixed Rate Bond offering one of the best rates in the market with up to 6.75% Gross/AER for savers looking to secure a guaranteed return over two years.
Savers can pick ‘n' fix great rates with Skipton
The Society's new fixed rate saving range includes a 1 year bond at 6.50% gross and 2 year and 3 year bonds both offering a rate of 6.70% gross. All have a monthly income option.
Competitive fixed rate bonds exceeding 7%
Commenting on the competitive fixed rate bonds available, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "We have seen some fantastic fixed rate bonds pop up recently, with competitive rates exceeding 7.0 per cent AER.
Yorkshire Building Society launches 7% fixed rate savings bond
On Saturday 14th June Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new two year fixed rate savings bond paying a market leading rate of 7% gross per annum (5.60% net), with a monthly interest option available for those who rely on their savings for income.
Fixed Rate Bonds: 7% rates freely available
The eagerness of banks and Building Societies to attract retail funds has resulted in a raft of fixed rate bonds offering rates of 7% or higher.