Savings
Sterling corporate bond market structure affecting retail customers
A report commissioned by Investment Management Association (IMA) on the sterling corporate bond market observes that the current market structure is preventing direct retail participation in the corporate bond market.
Fixed rate bonds: To fix or not to fix?
Competition in the fixed rate bond market is returning, but should savers fix now, and for how long? Commenting, chartered financial planner at Fairinvestment.co.uk, Sharon Bratley said: "Savers have been hit hard by the credit crunch as interest rates dropped to record lows, and as they remain at record lows, it is encouraging that fixed rate bonds are offering such high rates in comparison.
M&S Money launches first easy access saver
M&S Money has announced a further expansion of its range of savings products with the launch of the M&S Everyday Savings Account.
All’s not quiet on the savings front
The Bank of England base rate may be entering a period of stability, but that doesn't mean all is quiet on the savings front. In fact, it's anything but. Competition in the fixed rate bond market is as fierce as ever.
Principality launches two year fixed-rate e-bond for over 50s
Principality Building Society will launch ( Thursday 14 May) a new two-year e-bond for the over 50s offering a fixed-rate of 4.00% AER, making it a market-leading ‘best buy'.
Zurich launches new offshore bond
Zurich has launched a new International Portfolio Bond (IPB), aimed at high net worth UK residents. Produced and underwritten by Zurich's Irish business, IPB is an offshore investment proposition that allows customers to benefit from greater investment flexibility this proposition provides, compared to onshore investment bonds.
Fixed rate savings battle gathers pace
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at recent developments in the fixed rate savings arena. Good news for savers has been pretty thin on the ground since the heady days of last September when rates of 7% plus on fixed rate deposits were plentiful.
Fixed-rate bond promises savers 4.15% return for two years
The Nottingham has launched a new, fixed-rate savings bond catering for savers seeking to invest up to £250,000.
Fairinvestment.co.uk looks at where to put savings
Interest rates remain at 0.5 per cent, but where can you get a decent return on your money? Chartered financial planner at Fairinvestment.co.uk, Sharon Bratley takes a look.
Leeds Building Society donates over £50,000 to Leeds United
Leeds Building Society was delighted to present Leeds United with a cheque for £54,215 at their home match with Northampton Town on Saturday 2 May.
Barclays launches three year fixed rate savings bond
Barclays is launching a market leading three year fixed rate savings bond paying 4.25 per cent gross p.a./AER.
Equality Bill threatens future of ‘silver saver’ accounts
The Government's new Equality Bill, due to have its Second Reading in the Commons on 11 May, could outlaw savings accounts aimed specifically at the over 50s age group.
New competitive 3 year fixed rate bond from NatWest & RBS
NatWest and RBS have introduced an attractive 3 year escalator fixed rate bond, which is currently the best on the market with rates up to 5.00% AER.
Savers must start becoming investors
David Kuo, Director at the financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, says: "The Bank of England has already slashed interest rates to a level where further cuts will have no discernible impact. So, today's decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 0.5% is not unexpected.
Instant access account hits record levels
Leeds Building Society has seen a large uplift in both the number of new accounts and balances on its instant access Albion Cheque account currently paying up to 2.50%, which is five times Bank Base Rate (BBR).