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Shares- Hbos
Help- to understand and any opinions? I am a customer who was 'given' shares when Halifax Buidling Society went PLC. So.. not an expert and maybe should have sold them last year considering todays price. Can anyone explain in Plain English what they are proposing (briefly set out below)? 1. To increase the companies…
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B & B are taking the ****
I opened an ISA with the Nationwide on 6th April. Signed my transfer forms from the B & B to the NW, were now on 16th June and the B & B have still not transfered my previous ISA despite 2 requests from the NW and several calls from myself. Their latest gem today is stating that they haven't received the request forms from…
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Fixed Term Savings - Ease of opening
I was just wondering: Which institutions allow first/all deposits into ebonds from existing instant access internet accounts? I know YBS do but do any others? Although they might be after new money predominantly, you'd think they'd make it easier for existing customers when essentially they're guaranteeing keeping hold of…
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HIGH MOB BONKERS SAVINGS SUGGESTIONS at Darlington BS
ONE TO AVOID .... Darlington BS FIXED RATE ROLLING INVESTMENT BOND (6) launched paying 6.25% w.e.f. 16.06.08: a fixed term account maturing 30.6.09 with a :confused: minimum investment of £10K :confused: paying 6.25% yearly (6.00% monthly). Earlier access is permitted on 120 day loss of interest. Further additions…
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ONE TO AVOID - UBER MOB BONKERS ... Hinckley & Rugby BS
OLYMPIC TRACKER SAVINGS BOND launched w.e.f. 11.6.08: a 7 day notice account with a:rotfl: minimum investment of £25K :rotfl: paying 5.50% yearly. Earlier access on 7 day loss of interest. Rate guaranteed to be Base Rate plus 0.50% until 31.7.09 then at least equal Base Rate until 31.7.12. All withdrawals by cheque…
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Market Harborough BS -aFFINITY aCCOUNTS
Market Harborough BS ONTHEDOT CRANSLEY HOSPICE/LOROS, 60 DAY CRANSLEY HOSPICE/LOROS and REGULAR SAVER CRANSLEY HOSPICE/LOROS launched w.e.f 16.6.08. ONTHEDOT CRANSLEY HOSPICE/LOROS: a no notice internet operated account with a minimum investment of £1 paying 4.70% yearly. All transaction via nominated account. Minimum…
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Teachers BS FIXED RATE BOND Issue 44 6.50% MOB £500
Teachers BS FIXED RATE BOND Issue 44 launched w.e.f. 16.6.08: a fixed term account maturing 30.6.09 with a minimum investment of £500 (£10K for monthly option) paying 6.50% on maturity (6.31% monthly). Earlier access on 90 day loss of interest. No additions permitted. 16 Jun 2008
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Bradford a bingley internet saver 6.51%
dear people from wednesday bradford and bingley launches this account, and this replaces issue 2.its on moneyfacts now.
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Financial Advisors
Afternoon all Who on here has used a financial advisor? What's the deal? Are they free, or how much would I expect to pay? Is it one session thing? I am this week receiving money owed as a result of my ex partner buying me out of our flat I have a loan I'm keen to pay off and a niggly overdraft as well. Afterwards, I'll…
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Where to save whilst working and living abroad.
I have some savings in the UK but the account is not paying the best interest rate. I am currently living and working abroad but don't want to transfer the money here as I will be returning. Whenever I apply for the best accounts I get told they are only open to UK residents. Is there anything I can do or am I stuck…
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Icici login this weekend and now!
hello. anyone having login issues this weekend and currently? when i put my mouse pointer over either "Individual" or "Corporate" it changes to a little hand as usual and opens the link if i press. but when i scroll over the "Login" button it just stays as an arrow and nothing happens on clicking. i have Icici via Egg MM…
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The first £35,000 you have saved per financial institution is protected
The first £35,000 you have saved per financial institution is protected." Does this statement apply to Internet accounts as well as acounts with a High Street Site?
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Can anybody help me out
hi.... Im new to this field but im very much interested towards building my own company and the initial requirements related to it have been done but the only problem is everything until now had been done by my father since now im alone dont have idea about this investment eventhough i have savings what's the way for it…
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Why not make Banks show the interest rate on statements ?
Banks and Building Societies should be compelled to display the interest rate that they are paying customers on bank statements/passbooks and the current rate on their Online Banking systems:- This would be an easy thing to do at the end of the statement for variable accounts. Some people don't have internet access and it…
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Brad & Bingley BS Savings Bond Terms
My wife purchased a 1 year Fixed Rate Bond in January his year and invested £40. With all the problems at B&B she looked at the terms of the bond to see if she could remove between £5k and £10 to another account because she knew she was covered by the FSA for £35k. The detailed terms arrived after signing the certificate.…
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Money to Invest and Tie Up for 12 Months
As the heading states, I have money which I can afford to tie in for 12 months before shifting to a competitive rate of interest with someone else. I already have a regular saver account which I pay into every month. I have noticed Bradford & Bingley have a "1 Year Fixed Rate Bnd" at 7% gross. Is this the best around for a…
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Monthly vs Annual Interest
Hi I'm a newbie to the forum, so I apologise if this question has already been asked - I couldn't find any previous threads!! Sorry if I am being thick, but is it better to have a savings account that pays 6.5% monthly interest or an account that pays 10% annual interest. I am thinking of the monthly interest on interest -…
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Where to put cash?
Hi peeps. I have been saving really hard for the past few months and now have 3k. This is to pay my huge great mortgage for aug,sep and oct as I am off to uni. I have a terrible credit rating but am blessed with having an ING direct account, a YBS account and a Natwest account all savings, Bearing in mine i will need…
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Help - Lost share certificates
several members of my owned shares in BAA. The share certificates appear to have been lost. We have recently received letters from a company connected with the Registrars who for a very tidy 15% will send us the money. There also seems a further charge for of circa £40 pinds each for lost certificates. As there a number of…
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Best way to save/invest money?
Hi, Ive recently stopped smoking and as a result have a spare £140 or so per month, Ive done some reading around savings accounts, ISAs etc but am still a bit confused. Id appreciate any suggestions/advice anyone has on how to make the most from this amount of money. I do pay lower rate tax if it makes a difference
