Savings
NatWest Sectors Structured Deposit Account Issue 3
NatWest International Personal Banking (IPB) has launched Sectors Structured Deposit Account Issue 3, building on the success of previous Sectors accounts issued in 2009. The Sectors account enables customers to have both security and potential growth through the diverse green or UK business sectors.
Merchant Investors offshore bond launched
Innovative pensions and investment provider Merchant Investors has launched an offshore bond in ‘partnership' with Royal London 360°, an established offshore provider based in the Isle of Man.
Consumers urged to plan their finances in 2010
Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, announces the launch of its new Financial Calendar tool, designed to help consumers create their own personal finance calendar and help them keep track of their key financial dates.
Fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4.10 per cent
From tomorrow, Wednesday 6 January, Abbey and Alliance & Leicester kick start the New Year with a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 4.10 per cent gross/AER, available to both new and existing customers.
Banks push to become one-stop shops
Banks are increasingly focussing their sales efforts on their existing customers as they seek to cater for all their customers' financial needs.
Top ten saving tips for 2010 from Friends Provident
As 2010 begins, Friends Provident is urging people to use the New Year as a time to start planning for the retirement they would like.
Start gaining Sterling pounds in 2010
While many Brits resolve to shift unwanted Christmas kilos in the New Year, moneysupermarket.com reveals how consumers can be gaining Sterling pounds through savvy savings on their financial products.
Barclays reissues Super Tracker and Regular Income Bond
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its core range of investments with improved rates of return.
Yorkshire launches savings account paying 3.50%
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a 2010 Christmas Saver account paying a fixed interest rate of 3.50% gross/AER, aimed at helping people spread the cost of next year's festive season.
HSBC announces 2010 annual sale
HSBC announces details of its sixth annual sale, which goes live online and in branches from today, 4 January, and includes some great offers for everyone making New Year resolutions for their finances.
Building society lending steady in November
Gross mortgage lending by building societies was £1.6 billion in November, compared to £1.7 billion in October.
Confidence among savers for year ahead
The British population is increasingly confident about the ability to save more in the coming year, according to recent research by NS&I.
Time for change to improve retirement income options
The ABI has published policy proposals intended to improve peoples' options for taking retirement income from their Defined Contribution pensions.
Halifax gives current account customers extra Rewards
'Rewards' are available to any Halifax customer that funds their current account with £1,000 or more each month or holds an Ultimate Reward Current Account.
Boys and girls in London are UK's biggest savers
Children in London have the highest average savings balances in the UK, according to research based on savings accounts held with the Halifax.