Savings
Close Brothers Savings Premium Gold fixed rate deposit account
Close Brothers Savings, part of specialist financial services group Close Brothers, has this week launched a new Premium Gold fixed term deposit account paying a fixed rate of 4.00% AER.
New 75 Day Notice account from the Nationwide Group
The Cheshire, Derbyshire and Dunfermline Building Societies, all part of the Nationwide Group, have launched 75 Day Notice - Issue 2.
Up to 298 times more interest by changing savings account regularly
The Bank of England base rate has now been at its historic low of 0.50% for over three years during which time savers have had no choice but to put up with low returns.
Leeds Diamond Saver account pays 2.65% with 100% access
Leeds Building Society's new Diamond Saver instant access account pays a highly competitive rate of 2.65% gross/ AER, and the Society is also targeting a £5,000 donation to charity.
Average top 10 easy access savings rate now stands at 3%
With Britain falling into a double-dip recession, and hard pressed households struggling with the high cost of living, MoneySupermarket is encouraging consumers to start a savings habit and put some money aside on pay day in order to be prepared for a rainy day.
Tesco Bank increases rates on all Fixed Rate Savers
Tesco Bank has increased the interest rates on its Fixed Rate Saver products.
Skipton relaunches popular International Reserve Bonds
Skipton International has relaunched its popular 1 and 2 Year International Reserve Bonds with an enhanced interest rate structure, particularly the monthly interest options.
Cahoot one-year fixed rate savings bond paying 3.60%
Following its success in the two-year bond market in 2011 and 2012, cahoot is launching a new market-leading one-year fixed bond paying 3.60 per cent AER.
Offshore savings accounts - Should you open one?
Research shows time and time again that for the vast majority of expatriates, organising their offshore savings is often left on the “to do” list until after the move abroad, at which point inertia and amnesia taker over.
Sainsbury's increases rate on its eSaver Special savings account
Sainsbury's Bank has increased the interest rate on its online easy access savings account, eSaver Special, from 2.75% Gross AER (variable) to 2.90% Gross AER (variable).
Fretting about finances limits savings success
Brits who spend more of their time fretting about their finances rather than planning what to do with their money, are saving significantly less than those who concentrate on managing their money.
Short-term bond rates increase
The average one year fixed rate bond has reached 2.85%, its highest level since August 2011. The number of one year bonds has also grown from 80 six months ago to 101 toda, according to MoneyFacts.co.uk.
Saving money rather than spending it is top priority for thrifty retirees
The top priority for people intending to retire this year is saving money to ensure they have enough to live on in retirement. Nearly 6 out of 10 people (57 per cent) said saving will be a top priority, according to new research from Prudential.
No strings savings account launched for N&P online savers
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) is launching a new issue of its popular E-Saver Account, offering a competitive variable rate of 2.50% gross/2.00% net/2.50% AER.
Banks help first time buyers with Regular Home Saver Account
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have highlighted the success of their Regular Home Saver Account in helping First Time Buyers get onto the property ladder.