Savings Bonds
Abbey issues new fixed rate bonds
Abbey Savings will launch on 14 May its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.
Leeds launch unlimited access fixed rate postal bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying 6.25% AER (6.17% gross p.a.) Furthermore, customers can have access to all of their funds at any time without notice or penalty.
Savings with even more spring
Chelsea Building Society has launched two new Spring Fixed Rate Bonds on Saturday 10 May 2008. The current 1 year Spring Fixed Rate Bond and 2 year Spring Fixed Rate Bond was withdrawn at close of business on Friday 9 May 2008.
AWD Chase de Vere warns of bond churn risk
Investors who are being advised to switch out of insurance bonds following the Budget tax changes could be worse off after taking tax and charges into account warns AWD Chase de Vere.
Alliance & Leicester update fixed rate bond range
Due to the unprecedented popularity of Alliance & Leicester's recently launched 6 Month Fixed Rate Bond, the product has now been withdrawn.
Post Office launches new growth bonds
The Post Office has announced it is launching a range of new Growth Bonds offering one, three and five year fixed terms, available from Monday 12 May.
The Hartford enhances investment bond offering
Hartford Gold continues to deliver further peace of mind and investment choice to customers with two new asset classes and seven new funds.
Abbey issues new fixed rate one year bond
Abbey Savings launches 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.
moneysupermarket.com: Icesave fixed rate bond paying 7.01%
Commenting on the launch of the new Fixed Rate Bond at 7.01 per cent from Icesave, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It has been widely reported that banks are keen to focus on fixed rate products in order to lock in cash.
Cahoot launches six-month bond paying 6.87%
cahoot has announced the launch of a short-term fixed-rate bond paying 6.87 per cent AER. The bond is available from 30 April 2008 to 31 May 2008 (subject to availability), and customers can apply online at cahoot.com.
Bradford & Bingley launches one-year fixed rate bond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a market-leading one-year fixed rate bond at 6.60% p.a. gross/AER, ideal for savers who are looking to earn a great rate on their money by locking into a one-year fixed rate.
Newcastle Building Society launches fixed rate bond
Newcastle Building Society today announced the launch of its new one year fixed- rate bond, with a rate of 6.30% Gross/AER on a minimum investment of £5,000.
Fidelity's sterling bond fund celebrates three year anniversary
Corporate bonds should bounce back in 2008, after a year of significant underperformance, but a flexible approach will be needed to continue providing investors with a consistent income.
Nationwide launches range of bonds with increased rates
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers.
Testing the water during market volatility
Many people choose to invest their money in cash funds when the market goes through a period of uncertainty.