Savings Bonds
BM first to break 6% barrier with launch of new fixed rate bond
UK savings provider Birmingham Midshires today announced the launch of a new Best Buy bond with a fixed rate of 6.05% gross/AER.
Bond market calmer but threats to stability remain real
Last year was tough for corporate bond funds, normally known for their steady unassuming performance and stability compared with more volatile equities. Justine Fearns, Research Manager at AWD Chase de Vere, explains why many lost capital and says the outlook for 2007 is better, but not brilliant.
Bank of Scotland International launches new savings account
Bank of Scotland International has launched both Sterling and US Dollar Capital Guaranteed Savings 'Bond 20' across three and five year terms.
Leeds Building Society launches branch based fixed rate savings bonds
Leeds Building Society has today launched a range of branch based fixed rate savings bonds offering customers a guaranteed rate of return, a choice of 1, 2 or 3 years and the option to access some of the funds without notice or penalty.
HSBC offers 5.15 per cent high interest deposit bond in green sale
Following its success during the bank’s first annual sale, HSBC has brought back its 12-month High Interest Deposit Bond offer.
Take advantage of the Post Office “Fiveyear Saver”
Only a few days remain for consumers to invest in the Post Office Fiveyear Saver – a five year, fixed-term deposit Bond - offering customers a guaranteed return with the benefit of further growth potential linked to the FTSE 100-Index.
Higher guaranteed returns for savers
Nationwide launches new one, two and three year fixed rate bonds offering improved rates for savers.
Nationwide International to launch new fixed rate bonds
Nationwide International is to launch new one, two and three year fixed rate bonds on Tuesday 9 January 2007.
Birmingham Midshires launches new 5 Year Guaranteed Equity Bond
Birmingham Midshires, the provider of consistent best buy bonds, today offered savers the chance to maximise the return on their investment with the launch of a new 5 Year Guaranteed Equity Bond at a market-leading rate of interest.
Legal & General launches fourth plan in its guaranteed capital bond series
Legal & General is launching the fourth ‘tranche’ in its series of guaranteed equity bonds.
Legal & General extends Portfolio Bond special offer
Legal & General has announced it is extending the special offer on Portfolio Bond.
Nationwide launches new Guaranteed Equity Bond
Nationwide has launched a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB).
Will bond markets run out of road in 2007?
The bond markets have travelled through 2006 without too many bumps in the road but as 2007 approaches a major slowdown in the US could see default levels jump sharply, warns Ian Robinson, manager of F&C Fixed Interest Fund.
Leeds Building Society launch penalty free instant access fixed rate bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a 1-Year postal bond paying 5.50% AER fixed until 31 January 2008, with full instant access to all the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Good news for PruBond policyholders as Prudential holds bonus rates
Prudential, one of the UK’s leading with-profits providers, today kicked off the withprofits bonus season early with good news for its PruBond policyholders. For the fifth consecutive year, it is maintaining the annual bonus rate paid on its Prudence Bond plans at 3.25 per cent per annum. The annual bonus will be applied from 01 March 2007.