2010 Archive

New fixed rate bond launched by Yorkshire

A three-year bond offering a four per cent fixed rate is being launched by Yorkshire Building Society.

Parents make savings a priority

Parents of school children are continuing to make saving for the future of their offspring a priority, despite the government ending contributions via the Child Trust Fund scheme at the end of the year.

Santander admits customer statement error

Santander sent out other customers statements after a printing error

Santander has admitted that it sent out other current account holders transactions to existing customers on December 18th after a printing error that could affect up to 35,000 customers.

Easy access online account from Leeds Building Society

An easy access online account paying a rate of 2.55 per cent has been unveiled by Leeds Building Society.

The Share Centre: Invest in 2011

Investing could be a good move for Brits

Britons are being advised to build an investment portfolio in 2011 to generate income, grow share value or create profits when selling.

New fixed-rate bonds at Leeds Bulding Society

Leeds Building Society launch new fixed-rate bonds

New three and five year fixed-rate bonds have been launched by Leeds Building Society paying up to four per cent and 4.5 per cent respectively, with monthly or annually paid interest.

Savings compensation limit 'to rise to £85,000'

The maximum compensation limit on deposits will increase to £85,000 per person on December 31st.

The majority of savings account compensation claims will have to be settled within seven days under new FSA rules.

Savings suffer autumn slide

The average Briton saved £82.92 a month between September and November, according to the survey.

The average amount being set aside by Britons between September and November dropped to £82.92 a month.

Nationwide International launches new account

Nationwide International has launched a new issue of its personal savings account that offers consumers up to 3.25 per cent annual equivalent rate (AER).

Simple Financial Products government publication released

A government document that lays out financial product proposals that will help consumers understand deals more clearly has been released.

New savings bonds range launched by NatWest and RBS

A new range of savings bonds offered by NatWest and RSB that come in a one or two-year, fixed-rate deal or as a three-year, stepped-rate product have been released.

Northern Rock unveils new online account

An online savings account that offers customers variable gross interest of three per cent for balances from £10,000 to £100,000 has been launched by Northern Rock.

Failure to insulate homes may be costing Brits £2.5bn

Millions of pounds may be being wasted by Brits as a result of a failure to provide their home with adequate loft insulation.

Yorkshire unveil new bond product

A three-year, fixed-rate bond offering consumers four per cent gross interest per year has been released by Yorkshire Building Society.

Santander offering incentive to switch bank accounts

People looking to switch from their current account to one provided by Santander have until December 12th to be eligible for the £100 cash gift provided on its opening.

The most popular gift this Christmas

A study reveals how people will spend the gift of money

A new survey reveals that 19 per cent of people expect to be given money as a gift this Christmas, but how will they spend it?

Santander unveils new fixed-term bonds

A new range of bonds offered by Santander have been launched, offering consumers fixed-rates of up to 3.55 per cent annual equivalent rate (AER).

N&P increases bond rates

Interest rates on two of Norwich & Peterborough Building Society's (N&P) bonds have been increased.

Yorkshire Building Society launches Christmas Saver account

A Christmas Saver account designed to help people save up towards next year's holiday has been launched by Yorkshire Building Society.

Savers 'could earn more from an ISA'

By investing their savings in a one-year, fixed-rate cash ISA, consumers could make their money go further, research has suggested.

Strategic bonds 'most popular investment'

Consumers are most likely to opt for a strategic bond when investing their money, it has been noted.

Britons 'in the dark' over probate

Seven out of ten Britons dread the prospect of dealing with probate, according to the poll.

Britons 'in the dark' over probate

Sainsbury's Finance launches online savings account

A new Online Saver Account is set to be released by Sainsbury's Finance tomorrow (December 1st), which can be opened and managed over the internet.

Britons 'burying their heads in the sand' over financial fears

Despite worries over the economy and personal finances, most Britons have not changed their saving habits, the poll found.

Britons 'burying their heads in the sand' over financial fears

Coventry Building Society family saver offers `market leading` rate

A new online savings account that offers families a "market leading" three per cent gross interest on the money they deposit has been launched by Coventry Building Society.

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