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The days of choosing one bank and sticking with it over a lifetime has long become a thing of the past. Now, investors have  a wide choice of fixed term or deosit accounts.

Investors with larger cash deposits are increasingly accessing bank deposits within a managed wrap account, which offers access to over 20 banks within one simple to administer account. This gives you the choice of the market and ability to move money with a simple switch form.

Given the market volatility over the last few years, many investors have kept a higher portion of their savings on fixed term deposit to reduce overall portfolio risk. This is likely to remain the case for the time being even if this strategy can impact returns. It can however give investors peace of mind and be useful over the short term.

If you have money in a bank account it is worth checking to see if you are getting a competitive rate. We are happy to help with advice. 

The best current 1-year fixed rates available are:

 USD 2.80%

GBP 3.50%

EUR 3.50%

Please note that minimums and nationality restrictions may apply. Please ask for up-to-date rates and information on investment accounts.

 Pound Sterling Accounts

Bank of Baroda Foreign Currency Non-Resident Deposit: 1-2YR 3.86 1-2 Yrs 2,500
Alliance & Leicester International (IOM) 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond 3.50 No wthdwl. Mthly int opt. Tracks rate. 5,000
Bank of Ireland – IOM High Interest Return Account – 1 Year 3.50 Fixed. No wthdwl 25,000
Nationwide International 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond 3.50 No wthdrwls. mthly int opt 50,000
Permanent Bank International 1 Year Fixed Deposit Account 3.50 Ann int. 20,000
Lloyds TSB Offshore Fixed Term Deposit – 1 Year 3.40 Fixed. Int at mat. 10,000
Bank of Scotland International Fixed Rate Account – 1 Year 3.40 Fixed Rate 10,000
Clydesdale Bank International Term Deposit Account – 1 Year 3.40 Fixed rate 10,000
Halifax International Fixed Rate Web Saver – 1 Year 3.40 Ann int 1,000
Britannia International 1 Year Fixed Rate Deposit Account 3.00 mthly int opt. No early wthdwl 5,000

 US Dollar Accounts

Bank of Baroda Foreign Currency Non-Resident Deposit : 1-2Yr 3.05 1-2 Yrs 2,500
Lloyds TSB Offshore Fixed Term Deposit – 1 Year 2.80 Fixed. Int at mat. 10,000
Icici Bank Singapore Fixed Account – 12 Months 2.45 Fixed Rate 5,000
Bank Of India 1 Year Term Deposit Account 2.0500 Fixed 0
Icici Bank Singapore Fixed Account – 9 Months 1.95 Fixed Rate 5,000
Barclays Wealth Barclays Wealth Deposit Account – 1 Year 1.80 Fixed. No wthdwl 10,000
Icici Bank Singapore Fixed Account – 6 Months 1.70 Fixed Rate 5,000
Bank Of India 12 Months Term Deposit Account 1.5000 Fixed Rate 0
Bank Of India 6 Months Term Deposit Account 1.2500 Fixed Rate 0
Zurich Bank International 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond 1.25 1 year fixed 10,000

 Euro Accounts

Permanent Bank International 1 Year Fixed Deposit Account 3.50 Ann int. 20,000
Bank of Baroda Foreign Currency Non-Resident Deposit : 1-2Yr 3.30 1-2 Yrs 2,500
Leeds Building Society Dublin 90 Day Notice Account 3.25 Max €1M.1 No notice wthdwl then 90 days. 2,500
Icici Bank Singapore Fixed Account – 12 Months 2.64 Fixed Rate 5,000
Permanent Bank International 9 Month Fixed Deposit Account 2.60 Ann int. 50,000
Leeds Building Society Dublin Flexible 30 Account 2.50 Max €1M.1xNo notice wthdwl then 30 days. 2,500
Leeds and Holbeck Building Society Gibraltar 1 Year Fixed Rate Euro Bond 2.50 Spain/Gib only. 25% wthdwble 2,500
Permanent Bank International 35 Day Notice Account 2.50 Ann int. 25,000
Permanent Bank International 6 Month Fixed Deposit Account 2.40 Ann int. 50,000

 

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With a huge growth of assets in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s), we ask, are these more modern products suitable within multi-asset portfolios? Below is a guide to help investors gain a better picture. As every investor’s situation is different we encourage you to discuss this with your Advisor. Read More→

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Inflation in the US since 1950 has averaged 3.76% per annum. This means your money would need to match this figure just to stand still, with any less resulting in a loss. A cash investment of $100,000 with an inflation rate of 3% over a term of 10 years would fall to a value of $74,144.

There are concerns (International Adviser 2010) that current monetary policies, combined with significant public deficits in developed economies, may lead to higher inflation in the next three to five years. This may start with short-term, inflation pressure from emerging countries’ strong economic growth, demand for commodities and currency appreciation.

According to (The Economist Oct 18th 2011),‘Annual inflation in the UK rose to 5.2% in September, powered forward by big jumps in housing costs and the price of clothing.

How can investors protect themselves against inflation? Read More→

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