James2 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hello,Anyone have any thoughts on savings with `Livret A` ?As a non-resident, but with a mason secondaire in France and a bank account with Credit Agricole, Iam looking for better investments than what is on offer here in the UK. Regards.................Ray Barrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 With the rates on Livert A's set to fall with the ECB interest rates I'd be surprised if you couldn't do as well in UK.Ever considered joining ZOPA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Chris Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 We were quite interested in joining ZOPA, but unfortunately (unlike the OP), we aren't UK resident, and so didn't qualify.Also, a bit of research shows that ZOPA are oversubscribed with lenders' cash at the moment, looking for borrowers!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 With stunning aforethought I actually opened an A/C before leaving UK but have yet to actually dip my toe in. I must admit I hadn't realised that they were oversubscribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelite Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I think this could be a sign of the times. Having just received my cheque and Reinstatement Certificate from the FSCS for the ISA I had with Icesave, I tried to invest it with Nationwide, with whom I have a Flex Account and an existing ISA.However, they said they are not taking any transfers at the moment. I explained I was an existing customer, and this was a little different from the usual transfer, but the assistant was adamant.Luckily, Halifax were happy to do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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