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Provider Focus – Axis Bank
26th September 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

The provider chosen this time is one of the lesser known banks - Axis Bank.
NS&I proceeds with disappointing rate cut
26th September 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Savers in the NS&I Direct ISA will be disappointed to see the rate they are earning dropped on 24th September.
💬 Anna's two pence worth (#2): Fail to plan, plan to fail
21st September 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Read Anna Bowes' weekly opinions on the savings market. This week she discusses the rise of the Cash Savings Platforms, the value of financial advice and answers a readers question about ISA allowances.
❓ Ask Anna: Will I lose my allowance if I cash in my ISA?
21st September 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

I read in one of your articles that if I cashed in an ISA I would lose the tax free amount forever. My question is - if I cashed in an ISA in this tax year and only used some of the money why can't I put the balance back in in the next tax year?
🔔 Competitive 3 year bond - 2.37%
21st September 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Today we have seen Paragon launch a new version of its three year fixed rate bond.
FCA’s Basic Savings Rate – is it a good idea?
21st September 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

This week we’ve been delving deeper into the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Discussion Paper on how to tackle price discrimination in the savings market.