The latest NS&I (National Savings and Investments) survey release has shown that the average age for Britons to start saving seriously is 25 years-old. More than a fifth (22%) of the population said they didn't start setting money aside in earnest until they were past their 30th birthday, while more ...
NS&I's Savings latest survey has found that this winter, the amount of money the population is saving has decreased to its lowest level for over two years. On average, the British public is now setting aside 6.25% of their monthly take-home income. This figure has fallen consistently since this time ...
NS&I has revealed new research that shows people across Britain are not yet planning for the changes to ISA entitlements this year and risk missing out on tax-free returns. Just 15% of Britons surveyed say they understand the new limits, which enables individuals to save up to £10,200 per year ...
The financial crisis and the weaknesses revealed by the Reserve Primary Fund's "breaking the buck" in September 2008 precipitated a full-scale review of the money market fund regulatory regime by the SHMEX. The SHMEX new rules are intended to increase the resilience of money market funds to economic stresses and ...
According to the latest Quarterly Savings Survey by NS&I, the British population is feeling increasingly confident about its ability to save more in the coming year. Perhaps encouraged by recent reports of a financial upturn, British savers are more confident in their outlook with over a quarter of the population ...
Securities Based Funding, Inc. announces a unique financing advantage to borrowers against the value of their securities portfolio at below-market, simple interest, fixed rate loans ranging from 2.5% to 4.5%.
These non-recourse loans will assist Domestic and international buyers, sellers and developers of properties worldwide. The loan proceeds can be ...
NS&I has revealed that despite the financial shock of the last 18 months, data for the last five years shows that Britons have not made savings any more of a priority. This is according to NS&I's Savings Survey which, with more than 50,000 people interviewed since the Survey began five ...
November 17th 2009
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NS&I's 'Families, Finance and the Future' report has shown that before having children, Britons believe you should have an income of at least £25,000 per annum to ensure financial security, while 20% of those surveyed said that they would seriously consider not having children because the cost of having them ...
October 28th 2009
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From the end of October, the products will only be available directly from NS&I (by freephone, online or by post) and no longer available through the Post Office.
NS&I and the Post Office have jointly agreed to this change, which is in part a reflection of the development of the Post ...
October 12th 2009
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NS&I (National Savings and Investments), one of the UK's largest savings organisations, is delighted to be working with Matthew Biggs to encourage 'growing your own' at this year's BBC Good Food Show events.
Visitors to this year's events in Glasgow (SECC, 30 October - 1 November), London (Olympia, 13 - 15 ...
October 5th 2009
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The revised allowance will come into effect from 6 October 2009. This change will enable existing Direct ISA and Cash ISA customers who will be 50 years or over on the 5 April 2010 to deposit up to £5100 into their ISA in the current tax year. From 6 April 2010 more ...
October 1st 2009
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Saxo Bank predicts that monetary stimuli and government deficits are likely to continue, fostering a "Japanization" of financial markets, whereby the market will see higher price-to-earnings ratios and lower yields on both corporate bonds and treasuries.
Chief Economist at SaxoBank, David Karsbøl, commented: "Because Western economies are more flexible and able to ...
NS&I has released a list of the luckiest regions for winning Premium Bonds prizes showing that those firstly in the South West, and then in the East Midlands, win more Premium Bonds prizes of £1000 or more, than the rest of the UK. Ranking as third luckiest was Wales, while ...
NS&I has revealed new research that shows nearly two-thirds (63%) of the population are more aware of their finances and are making an increased effort to look after their accounts as a result of the credit crunch.
According to the new research released by NS&I (National Savings and Investments), almost half ...
The new National Savings and Investments (NS&I) commissioned report, 'Families, Finance and the Future', suggests the existence of a new institution of British life - the 'Financial Family' - a collaborative unit of close friends and family marked by financial interdependence. It does not simply show a steady flow of ...
Securities Based Funding, Inc. announces a unique financing advantage to borrowers against the value of their securities portfolio at below-market, simple interest, fixed rate loans ranging from 2.5% to 4.5%. These non-recourse loans will assist buyers, sellers and developers of properties worldwide. The loan proceeds can be used for any purpose except to buy ...
July 29th 2009
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Prudential has reported that more than one in three people retiring within the next 10 years say they would prefer their pension to be invested partly in the stock market and the remainder in other types of investments, according to new research*.
The nationwide study shows that consumer confidence in the ...
Highlights for the financial year for year ending 31 March 2009 included net financing of £12.5 billion – against a revised November 2008 forecast of £11 billion (within a range of £2 billion either side) – due to unsolicited savings deposits following the 'flight to safety' which began in mid-September ...
NS&I is to launch a new 2-year issue of both its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds. The new 2-year Bonds will only be available direct (via phone or online) from NS&I and will pay an interest rate of 3.75% per annum and 3.65% respectively.
Customers can invest between £500 ...
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced the launch of a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond. This will offer a potential return that is linked to the FTSE 100 index - up to a maximum of 40% over the 5-year term - without any risk to investors' capital.
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