Savings Bonds
Yorkshire’s April one year bond set at 6%
Yorkshire Building Society has set the rate on its April one year fixed rate bond to 6.00% gross per annum (4.80% net).
Bonds remain vital for IHT planning, says Lincoln
Lincoln Financial Group is urging advisers to focus on the IHT and tax planning benefits of investment bonds following the Government’s confirmation in the Budget that the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (‘CGT’) of introducing a flat rate of 18% and removing taper relief and indexation allowances, will take place.
Nationwide launches new bonds with increased rates for savers
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers. With effect from Wednesday 2 April 2008, the following bonds will be available:
Multi-income option available on FRIENDS Wealth Solutions Bond
Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company, has added a multi-income option to its recently launched FRIENDS Wealth Solutions Bond, as part of its plans to boost its investment bond offering.
The Cheshire introduces new Fixed Rate Bonds
Cheshire Building Society has launched two new Fixed Rate Bonds offering competitive rates for savers looking to secure a guaranteed return over one or two years to suit their needs.
Leeds launch 6-Month Fixed Rate Bonds
Leeds Building Society has launched a 6-Month Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying 6.20% AER (6.11% gross per annum) on a minimum investment of only £5,000.
Investors should hold onto their bonds
Investors who switch from bonds into other types of investment product for tax advantage are likely to be no better off in most cases - and may actually be worse off in some instances - according to research by Standard Life.
The case for unit linked investment bonds post Budget
A key announcement in Alistair Darling’s budget speech was that the rules regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for collectives will change from April 2008.
NS&I launches new Guaranteed Equity Bond
NS& I (National Savings and Investments) is to launch a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond on 12 March 2008. This will offer a gross return that matches FTSE 100 Index growth, up to a maximum return of 70%, over the five year term of the Bond, without any risk to investors' capital.
Leeds launches new Bond guaranteed to beat inflation
Leeds Building Society is set to launch a new version of its Inflation Buster Bond, which has proved extremely popular with customers looking for a real return from their savings.
Hop along to Skipton for a great Easter bond
Savers should forget chocolate eggs this Easter and instead be tempted by the new limited edition bond from Skipton Building Society, with an interest rate of 6.50%. The 18-month Easter Bond will be available from today but will disappear as soon as maximum funds have been received.
Bradford & Bingley launches new longer-term fixed rate bonds
Bradford & Bingley has today launched a winning hat-trick of longer-term fixed rate bonds, all offering a highly competitive rate of 5.75% p.a. gross/AER to customers looking for a premium fixed return on their savings.
Bradford & Bingley launch highly competitive fixed rate bonds
Bradford & Bingley is to launch a limited edition quartet of fixed rate bonds, offering the same great rates to customers whether they are opening their account at their local branch, over the telephone or online.
Leeds launch 6 Month Fixed Rate Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new branch based 6 month fixed rate bond that combines an excellent rate of 6.09% AER (6.00% gross p.a.) with access to 50% of the balance, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Unique tax free return on savings guaranteed to beat inflation
Leeds Building Society’s Inflation Buster Bonds have proved so popular with customers looking for a real return the Society has launched another tax-free version. The Inflation Buster ISA is guaranteed to beat inflation by 2.50%.