Savings
Bradford & Bingley launches two-year fixed term bond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a two-year fixed term bond with a best-buy annual interest rate of 6.00% p.a. gross/AER.
Sainsbury’s launches one-year fixed rate bond offering 5.53%
Sainsbury’s Bank has launched its latest one-year risk free savings bond offering a fixed rate of 5.53% guaranteed gross return – available for a limited time and applications accepted online only.
Standard Life International launches enhanced offshore bond
Standard Life International Limited is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced offshore bond, building on the success of the company’s first International Bond launch in January 2006.
6% fixed with access still available
Leeds Building Society’s 3 year fixed rate postal bond paying a highly competitive 6.00% is still available despite market rates reducing.
Abbey issues two-year special growth bond linked to FTSE 100
Abbey Financial Markets has launched a second special release structured deposit linked to the FTSE100 to complement its constantly available capital guaranteed bonds linked to the FTSE 100, NIKKEI 225 and residential and commercial property markets.
Savings squeezed as Brits indulge in winter shopping spree
Winter shopping sprees have taken their toll on savings accounts, according to the latest findings from Birmingham Midshire’s Saving Britain study.
Online savings account rate increased to 5.30%
Leeds Building Society has increased the interest rate on its Online Saver account to 5.30%. The account, which also guarantees to be at least 5.00% until 1st September 2007, allows unlimited withdrawals without notice or penalty.
Scarborough increases the rate of interest on Click and Save Issue 2
Scarborough Building Society has built on the success of its popular Click and Save still further by increasing the rate of interest on Issue 2 to 5.80% just days after launch.
Poor value savings accounts subsidising best buys
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at moneyfacts.co.uk comments: “The dust has finally settled following the shock quarter point base rate rise in January, with most providers having now adjusted their savings rates. This time many did pass on the full 0.25% increase to their customers, but once again there were accounts that were treated with less generosity.
ISA buyers with overspill should consider new asset class
As this year’s ISA season warms up, Zopa reminds cash and equity ISA buyers of a great new home for their ‘overspill’ investment.
Alliance & Leicester Savings: Does size matter?
Hands up if you really notice the difference following that much sought-after pay rise? Or if you really make the most of your bonus?
Scarborough launches Click and Save 2
Scarborough Building Society has built on the success of its popular Click and Save account by launching a second issue paying an even higher rate of interest.
Savings gender gap exposes cost of women’s savings habits
Women’s lack of savings cost them over £160 million in lost interest during 2006, according to new research from AXA.
Chelsea launches new range of Fixed Rate Options
Chelsea Building Society has launched a new range of Fixed Rate Options.
Standard Life Bank savings rate changes
Standard Life Bank will be making the following rate increases, to its variable personal and business savings products, with effect from 16 February 2007: