Savings
Post Office launches new issues of fixed rate savings accounts
The Post Office has launched new issues of its Growth Bond and Fixed Rate Cash ISA - two of its most popular savings accounts. The accounts feature market leading rates and are available to customers immediately.
Northern Rock launches new instant access account
Northern Rock continues to help children save for their future with a new issue of its Little Rock Instant Access account.
New eBonds from the Chelsea
Chelsea Building Society is expanding its savings portfolio with two new online savings bonds at competitive fixed rates.
N&P hits top spot in 1 year bond best buys
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet looks at the latest developments in the fixed rate savings market. With a 1 year fixed bond rate of 3.55% AER, Norwich and Peterborough BS has today moved to the top of the best buys with its new E-Bond offering a rate that hasn't been bettered on a 1 year fixed bond for almost 18 months.
Despite difficult financial climate Brits still natural savers
Two-fifths (41%) of Britons have saved the same amount of money, or more, in the last year compared with the same period 12 months before, according to research by Standard Life.
N&P 1 Year E-Bond rate increased to 3.55%
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is increasing the interest rate on its 1 Year E-Bond by 0.35% from Monday 18th July, providing savvy savers with a sizzling rate of 3.55% gross AER, currently the best one year rate available on the market.
Nationwide launches 18-month savings account
Nationwide Building Society is rewarding its existing savers with the launch of two new market-leading accounts: an 18-month Loyalty Fixed Rate ISA and an 18-month Loyalty Fixed Rate Bond.
Newcastle launches Direct Saver Plus savings account
Newcastle Building Society’s (NBS) latest addition to the easy access savings marketplace is expected to prove popular.
BM Savings launches new Inflation Rate Bonds and ISAs
Following the extremely popular launch of the three and five year Inflation Rate Bonds earlier this year, BM Savings today launched two new Inflation Rate Bonds and Inflation Rate ISAs, with the option of a three year or five year term.
Leeds launch unlimited access Fixed Rate Postal Bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new market leading short term Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 2.80% gross p.a./2.82% AER.
Hertfordshire kids savviest savers
Children in Harpenden have the highest average savings balances in the UK, according to research conducted by Halifax.
Strategic Bonds remain in favour
Statistics published recently by the Investment Management Association (IMA) show that Strategic Bonds remain the best selling retail sector. The Strategic Bond sector has now topped the charts for five months running.
The Cambridge Building Society launches inflation linked bond
The Cambridge Building Society has today launched its first Inflation Linked Bond in response to customer demand for a product offering protection against the effects of inflation.
Leeds Building Society wins top savings award
Leeds Building Society has won the award for ‘Best cash ISA provider for consistency of rates' at the 2011 Moneywise customer service awards.
Northern Rock launches new Fixed Rate Bond issues
Northern Rock has launched four new issues of its fixed rate bond (FRB) with interest rates of 2.40% gross/AER pa over one year (Issue 434), 2.80% gross/AER pa over two years (Issue 435), 3.30% gross/AER pa over three years (Issue 436) and 3.80% gross/AER pa over five years (Issue 437).