15 October 2008 Archive
What is the biggest savings threat: Banking crisis or inflation?
Inflation this week hit its highest level in 16 years - creating as big a threat to savings as bank collapses. |
Alliance & Leicester's 6.6% bond
A fixed-rate bond with an interest rate of 6.6 per cent has been unveiled by Alliance & Leicester. |
EU may raise deposit cover to ?100,000
The EU is proposing to raise the level of protection available to depositors from ?20,000 (15,500) to ?100,000 (£77,500) within a year in a bid to improve confidence. |
Icelandic prime minister says savers will get cash
Savers with money in Icelandic banks that have been nationalised should be able to get their money back, according to Icelandic prime minister Geir Haarde. |
Co-op's pick n mix current account
Insurance cover for gadgets and discounts on airport membership schemes are among the features of two new current accounts. |
Tesco Clubcard points for savers
Tesco has increased the interest rate on its online savings account and is giving high-saving customers extra Clubcard points. |
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