James spoke to This Is Money about the new Junior ISA allowances announced in the budget and why he doesn’t think rates will material alter on them, despite the 0.5% cut in the Bank of England Base Rate announced the same day.
James explains why he thinks savers hoping for an ISA season this year are set to be disappointed
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-8015805/Savings-rates-Isa-season-year-cuts.html
James spoke to The Daily Mail’s Sylvia Morris about why he doesn’t expect an ISA season in 2020
James spoke to George Nixon at The Daily Mail about why the Bank of England’s surprise announcement of a new Term Funding Scheme could spell bad news for savers
As research shows that the majority of the top 20 easy access savings deals come with restrictions, James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon about why the FCA’s plans for a single easy access rate could make things worse for savers.
James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon as it emerges that Smart Save Bank will not allow savers to access its fixed rate bonds if they have a non-consented bank account as their nominated bank account
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/saving/article-7938871/How-bank-20-years-lock-savings-deals.html
With Rishi Sunak set to deliver his first budget on 11th March, James shared his thoughts on what he thinks it may have in store for savers
As National Savings & Investments announce interest rate cuts of up to 0.45% on their savings range, James shares his thoughts on the reductions and what savers should do with The Daily Mail’s Sylvia Morris
With the Financial Conduct Authority consulting on plans for a basic savings rate to help savers, James gives his verdict on the proposals and why he thinks they are flawed
As the Post Office launches a cash ISA, which the rate on drops by 80% after 1 Year, James spoke to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon about why the FCA’s plans for a single easy access rate could mean we see the rise of bonus rates once again.
With Nationwide Building Society launching a regular savings account paying 1% plus the chance to win £100, James shares his views on the new account to The BBC’s Simon Read
James gives his predictions for savers and the savings market in 2020 to The Daily Mail’s George Nixon, and reviews how he fared with his 2019 forecasts
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