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Natwest Bank Statements
Can anyone please tell me if Natwest keep bank statements for more than 7 years? when I called they said there is no access to anything after that time. Apologies if I am on the wrong board, I wasn't sure where to post this. Thank you in advance.
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Citbank Accounts
Have just joined and wondered if anybody has the same problem as I am having. Opened up a citi bank account on line, no problem putting money in but Can't get access to it on line ,have phoned for new e pins 3/4 times but keep being given the same number from lots of different indian gentlemen. does anyone have any ideas…
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Where to research ETFs?
Hi all. What is the best website for researching ETFs, for example their main holdings, fees, ticker codes etc. Trustnet doesnt really have much on them. Thanks
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Div Policy, Bonds, Gilts, ETFs or other? Short-term low risk returns?
Having been a bit too financially disorganised over the last 12 months (an enlightening return to academia though!!)....I'm now turning my attention to some financial consolidation. I have some reading/research to do, but would appreciate some sign posting from those better educated in the art of not throwing your money…
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Europe New Funds
New fund like the below can they be clasessed as in Europe sector or are they more emerging / specialist funds:- Trying to see which sector they are in so can allocate to my portfolio? JPM New Europe Juipter Emerging Europe
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Bolton to manage new Fidelity China fund
Just seen this on the FT site (haven't noticed it here yet) - http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/92d4c134-da4c-11de-9c32-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1 I bet it will be popular.
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Short term home for about £40k
I have savings in various places that can stay where they are for now. However, I am looking for a place to keep about £40'000 for about 2 to 4 months. What is the best option for this, ideally with easy access if required?
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Halifax Reward Acc- If opened after 6/12/09 MUST be funded with £1000 pm
Have just opened a Reward Account and noticed when scanning the terms and conditions that Section 2e) says "Reward Accounts opened after 6 December 2009 must be funded with at least £1000 per calendar month." Obviously most people will do this anyway to claim the £5 reward but if you forget Halifax can presumably close the…
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Finding risk free rate (Govt gilt rate)
I need the yearly risk free rate from 1999 to now using the UK gilt rate as a proxy. I have been searching for ages now trying to find it but am not having much luck as there seem to be different government gilt maturities e.t.c Any advice on where to get this figure easily or get an average for the last 10 years?
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HSBC Regular saver account
I currently have a current account with the above global corporate monstrosity. I also noticed that they hav a regular saver account at 4%, if i deposit £50 every month for 12 months, whats my likely outcome after tax, etc if i've droppoed in £600 over the year Net : 3.2% Gross 4% AER 4% just thinking that dropping 50quid…
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Asset Allocation and Bonds
For one of my portfolios (Daughter 11 yr has 15 yrs to invest), I have decided on a assett Allocation as Stock 90%, Bond 8%, Cash 2% The question I have I a Children Mutual Yougster Bond alread running which accounts for 8% of the investment portfolio already and wanted to know as this is a BOND, would that be suffice for…
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barclays monthly saver - can first deposit be by faster payment
can first deposit be by faster payment, i know the subsequent ones have to be via standing order, just checking as doesnt specify on their website thanks
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Halifax Web Saver accounts?
I already have a Web Saver Reward account which is fixed at 2.50% for 12 months if keep at minimum opening balance (£500?) and/or make 4 or less withdrawals during the period. They also currently offer a fixed rate web saver at 3.50% - would I be able to apply for this as well? I believe the online internal transfer limit…
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Omission from The top Savings Accounts
On the Top Savings Accounts page it claims under Top Cash Machine Access Savings that Yorkshire Building Society is the best paying account with an ATM card. This is incorrect as Ulster Bank Pathway (3.6% inc 1% bonus) also offers a cash card that can be used in ATMs.
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Halifax Reward Accounts - how many can you have?
Hello - I opened three of these a few months ago, and shuffle £1,000 through each of them in turn every month to get my £5, and then return it to a high interest savings account. My 'haul' so far is £45 for a few clicks of the mouse each month. My question is though, how many accounts can you have? Now I've everything…
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isa or fixed bond?
hi all, i currently have 10k in a alliance isa-its very low interest rate-2.5 i think. was thinking of investing in skipton b.s 6% double assett bond. obviously i will pay tax on the both parts..fixed rate bond and index linked bond, but surely this is abetter deal overall? i get a cheque for £100 in 4 weeks for signing up…
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Investing in "Frontier Markets"
Hello, I consider to start investing into so-called "new frontier markets" via funds such as the Templeton Frontier Markets Fund. Unfortunately, I couldn´t find more funds like the Templeton one and wondered if you know of other funds, ETFs etc. which invest in these markets. If you do, I´d appreciate if you let me know.…
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Where have the savers gone?
Compared to around a year ago, this forum seems very quiet. It used be packed with knowledgeable posters. Anyone could get an answer to any question about the latest deals out there and feedback a plenty. Now it seems there is not many people here. Many unanswered questions. The experts seem to have vanished. Were many of…
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CNN News! Dump the dollar! Buy gold!
U.S. gold futures hit all-time highs above $1,180 http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/pf/dollar_gold.fortune/ Don't forget that....Gold and Silver is the only real Money in the world, don't be left holding Paper when this thing blows up.
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Co-op (Britannia) Bond 3yr @ 5%
Can't see this on their Website but Moneyfacts gives it as available from today The Co-operative Bank -With Effect From:25/11/2009 3 Year Fixed Rate Bond gross 5.00% Aer 5.00% 3 deposit £5,000 Earlier access on closure only during closure period subject to penalty. Closure period is for 30 days before ann'sry date each…
