Rates and Markets

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (425+ words) As the world around us becomes more complex and uncertain, having clarity over your finances can be reassuring. While we cannot control every external factor, we can take steps to protect our family's long-term financial security. With the right advice…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (580+ words) Another account has been launched into the regular saver market offering 6.5% interest on up to £300 a month. The Chase Regular Saver could potentially offer savers who deposit the full amount each month a total of £125 in interest over the year....

2+ day, 58+ min ago   (395+ words) NS&I has increased the interest rates on its British Savings Bonds to up to 5.17%, it has been announced this week. Launched in 2024, these government-backed savings accounts allow savers to lock their money in for a specified number of years,…...

4+ hour, 47+ min ago   (339+ words) Kroo Bank has increased the interest rate on its current account to 3% for balances of up to £500,000. The rate includes a 2% bonus, which is available for 12 months, but there are no fees and no minimum deposit. With this rate hike,…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago   (727+ words) Nationwide is offering switchers a £175 bonus. And it could land in your account in time for Christmas. The building society says it will pay the money “within 10 days” of you meeting all the conditions, as long as the account is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1257+ words) Starting to save early in a child’s life can make a difference for wealth accumulation. A number of programs aim to help lower-income families build wealth. Can Child Savings Accounts Help Low-Income Families Build Wealth? Family wealth plays an important…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (464+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released the results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances,…...

19+ hour, 50+ min ago   (241+ words) Neath Port Talbot Council has outlined the next phase of its Capital Strategy and Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29. Setting out how it will deliver the largest investment ever made into the county borough’s infrastructure. Services and regeneration. Approved by Cabinet…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (79+ words) You can use the search function to find a range of UK Finance material, from consultation responses to thought leadership to blogs, or to find content on a range of topics from Capital Markets & Wholesale to Payments & Innovation. The new…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (657+ words) Published on Oct. 9, 2026 The rate environment remains favorable so far in October. Banks keep adjusting upward. This is as good as it gets for savers. Don't waste this window sitting on the sidelines. Your emergency fund needs to be in…...