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hi people

i have a large sum up to £85,000 that i wish to lock away in a 1 year fixed term bond to get better interest on my savings, i see many companies like investec offering better rates than the high street banks...but my question is really how safe will my money with these type in institutions...i know most are fcsc regulated...but im still very wary as its a such a big sum to deposit...thanks in advance mark

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  • ColdIron
    ColdIron Posts: 10,325 Forumite
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    They have FSCS protection so where are the worries? In the event that they fail it would be easier to cover their obligations than it would be for a Lloyds, Barclays etc. I've been a happy Investec customer for years
  • markbsac
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    ColdIron wrote: »
    They have FSCS protection so where are the worries? In the event that they fail it would be easier to cover their obligations than it would be for a Lloyds, Barclays etc. I've been a happy Investec customer for years

    thanks for the heads up...thats where its going then i think:T
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,910 Forumite
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    i know most are fcsc regulated.

    The FSCS is not a regulator. It is a compensation scheme paid for by financial services companies.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • markbsac
    markbsac Posts: 105 Forumite
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    well at least i know investec is a safe place to deposit a large amount
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