Savings
Principality Building Society launches unique nine month bond
With the after shock of the worlds credit crunch rippling through the UK, Principality, Wales' largest building society, has launched a unique nine month bond designed for those savers worried about investing more than £35,000 with one single institution.
Alliance & Leicester launches eSaver Issue 2
Alliance & Leicester is to launch eSaver Issue 2, a market-leading internet only savings account paying 6.60% gross pa/AER (6.41% gross monthly) and available from Thursday 25 September 2008.
Zurich launches Green Guaranteed Account 2
Available for immediate investment, Zurich Green Guaranteed Account 2 (GGA2) offers intermediaries and their clients a Guaranteed Account linked to the green business sector.
TISA calls for a national savings strategy
TISA (Tax Incentivised Savings Association), the premier trade association in the UK retail savings and investments industry, is calling on Government to help create a national savings strategy to integrate saving throughout consumers' lives.
New bond provides strong returns for savers
Barclays has launched a new high interest bond aimed squarely at customers looking for a quality investment in the current market. Available from Friday 19 September 2008, the new nine month savings bond offers 6.3% interest Gross/AER, and is open to both new and existing customers.
When it comes to savings trust is key
As Britons tighten their purse strings to cope with rising costs of living, money left over for savings is precious and new research by Chelsea, the UK's fifth largest building society, shows that savers will only place their money with a provider they can trust.
Royal Bank launches a range of new savings accounts
Following a remarkable interest in RBS savings accounts, the bank has announced a range of new deals.
NatWest launches range of new savings accounts
Savers looking for market leading savings rates will be spoilt for choice with NatWest's new savings deals including a Cash ISA paying up to 7.32% AER, the launch of a new two-year fixed-rate bond paying 6.60% APR as well as enticing rates on the very popular e-savings account offering a bonus rate for 12 months.
The Nottingham launches market-leading postal account
A new savings account offering a market-leading interest rate of 6.55%, has been launched by The Nottingham, one of the UK's leading regional building societies.
NS&I interest rate reductions
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) will be decreasing the interest rates on some of its fixed rate investments by up to 0.75% per annum on 17 September 2008.
Fixed rate bond boom is over
Michelle Slade, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: "Earlier this year, fixed rate bonds were paying some of the highest rates ever seen, but as the pressure in the money markets eases, rates have started to decline.
Outstanding 8.05% return for Inflation Buster savers
Investors in Leeds Building Society's second issue of its Inflation Buster Bond will be celebrating an annual return of 8.05% later this month on the first anniversary of their innovative savings account that is guaranteed to beat inflation.
Nationwide offers L&G Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond
With effect from today, Monday 15 September 2008, Nationwide will offer a new Legal & General L&G) Capital Guaranteed Multi-Index Equity Bond (GEB).
Newcastle launches new secure bond
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of a new Secure Bond with a fixed rate of 6.20%, allowing withdrawals on up to 25% of the invested amount without penalty.
A year on from the Northern Rock run, savers reap the rewards
The greater need for institutions to claw in deposits since the run on Northern Rock 12 months ago has meant savers have been constantly rewarded, with rates climbing even as the base rate falls.