Savings
Yorkshire launches loyalty savings bond
Yorkshire Building Society customers are being rewarded for their loyalty with a special savings bond offering a competitive return of 3.80% gross/AER.
Northern Rock offers inflation protected deposit bond
Northern Rock has teamed up with its investment partner Legal & General to offer an innovative new savings plan designed to protect customers from inflation.
NatWest International launches UK Inflation Deposit account
NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) has launched UK Inflation Deposit, a four year deposit account designed to give you the opportunity to earn a potential return linked to the annual rate of UK inflation.
Santander launhces new Inflation Savings Bond
Santander is launching a new issue of its Inflation-linked Savings Bond on Wednesday 7 December, for a limited time only, offering a return equivalent to 105 per cent of the growth in the RPI over the five and-a-half year term of the bond, providing peace of mind to customers that the real value of their savings will not become eroded by inflation.
Post Office enhances savings propositions
Post Office has announced enhancements to its existing savings products, with effect from 6th December 2011, in a move to help its customers get the most out of their accounts.
How to make the most of your savings in 2012
The combined effects of low interest rates and high inflation are having a significant impact on the nation's savings, with the vast majority of savers losing money in real terms.
Saving versus spending at Christmas time
Parents looking to snap up the must have Christmas toys for 2011 for their children could save up to almost £13,000 over 16 years if they invested this money in savings instead, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
Northern Rock launches exclusive Online Reward instant access account
Northern Rock has launched a second issue of its competitive Online Reward account, Online Reward Exclusive, adding further options to its flexible savings range. The product is exclusively available through moneysupermarket.com.
Yorkshire Building Society launches Christmas Saver
Yorkshire Building Society launches its 2012 Christmas Saver on 1st December, helping families to budget for the ever-increasing cost associated with the festive season, from mince pies and sprouts to Christmas gifts for all the family.
InvestorBee offers an insight into investing
InvestorBee has launched as a solution for consumers who face an infinite number of choices when it comes to saving and investing. They might be trying to save for their first home, children’s education, or retirement, but how do they choose from the endless possible combinations of saving and investment products on offer and how do they know whether they’ve made the right choice?
Santander launches Upfront Interest Savings Bond
Savers who need access to extra cash for the New Year sales or to pay off their post Christmas bills can now take advantage of the latest issue of the Santander Upfront Interest Bond.
Northern Rock and Virgin Money savers reassured on compensation limits
Following the Chancellor's announcement that Northern Rock is being sold to Virgin Money, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is issuing guidance to those savers who currently have money with both institutions.
Average rate for two year fixed rate deposit accounts up 0.23%
The average rate for a two year fixed rate deposit account (with a minimum deposit of £10,000) has increased from 3.16% in January 2011 to 3.37% at the end of October 2011, according to research commissioned by Close Brothers Savings.
Halifax launches Junior Stocks and Shares ISA
Halifax launches its Junior Stocks & Shares ISA on Friday 18th November. The fund is simple, straightforward and aims to track the performance of the FTSE 100 Index. Customers are able to top up and value their investment online.
Barclays Wealth launches new regular income bond
Barclays Wealth has launched a new Regular Income Bond, from which investors can receive a monthly income of 0.52% for five years.