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New fixed rate savings bonds from YBS

Yorkshire Building Society is launching new 3 and 5 year fixed rate savings bonds, which will be available through its branch and agency network, online and via the Yorkshire's new telephone channel from Wednesday 16th September. The minimum investment for both products is just £100.

Principality increases interest rates on fixed rate bonds

Principality Building Society has increased the interest rates of four of its popular fixed-rate bonds. The rate increase reinforces the building society’s commitment to offering great interest rates via products to suit all savings needs, with a line-up of fixed-rate bonds with terms ranging from six months to five years.

Savers turn back on property

While property values remain uncertain, the third annual Scottish Widows Savings and Investment Report reveals that the nation's view of investing in property has been impacted by the unprecedented economic environment in last couple of years.

Standard Life's International Bond reaches £1bn of assets

Standard Life has reached £1bn of assets in its International Bond making Standard Life one of the top five offshore life companies in the UK.

Bradford & Bingley fixed rate savings bond paying 4.35%

From Monday 14 September, Bradford & Bingley Savings will be launching a new market leading 2 Year Fixed Rate Bond paying a fantastic 4.35 per cent gross/AER.

YBS new 18 month fixed rate savings bond

Yorkshire Building Society is today launching a new 18 month fixed rate bond which can be opened either online or by telephone paying interest at 3% gross/AER.

Coventry launches new 1st Class Postal savings account

Coventry Building Society has launched a second issue of its 1st Class Postal account, offering a competitive rate for savers together with the convenience of easy postal access.

Legal & General Fund Tracker Capital Guaranteed Bond

Legal & General has launched a new style Capital Guaranteed Bond, The Fund Tracker Capital Guaranteed Bond 1 with a choice of two options. Either 100% participation or a set minimum return.

Zurich launches new Guaranteed Account

Available immediately, the Zurich Guaranteed Capital Account 10 (ZGA 10) which runs for five years, offers intermediaries and their clients the potential to benefit from any increase in the value of the FTSE 100 index whilst protecting their clients' original capital investment.

Barnsley offers new fixed rate online savings bonds

Barnsley Building Society has launched two new fixed rate e-bonds. Both bonds are available to new and existing customers and offer a monthly interest option for those who rely on their savings for income.

Is Britain a nation of pessimists?

As Financial Planning Week launches in the UK, new research from Scottish Widows reveals that Brits have a grim outlook when it comes to preparing financially for their future.

Aviva launch roadshows to improve financial wellbeing

Aviva is set to unveil a series of experiential roadshows, designed to encourage consumers to improve their financial wellbeing.

National Counties 5 year Stepped Rate Bond

National Counties Building Society has launched a Stepped Rate Bond with an interest rate which rises over the 5 year term to 6.00% gross.

Leeds offers high interest unlimited access account

Leeds Building Society has launched a simple, straightforward branch based account that provides customers with a great rate of interest up to a market leading 2.50%, combined with unlimited penalty free access to their money at any time.

Nationwide increases bond rates

Nationwide Building Society has announced details of new rates for its one year Fixed Rate Bond, one year e-Bond and one year Guaranteed Savings Bond, which all offer guaranteed interest rates for savers.