QUOTE(christh @ Apr 6 2007, 01:16 PM) [snapback]600065[/snapback]
My opinion:
As the NS&I Direct ISA promises to track at least 0.55% above the BOE base rate, the next BOE rate rise will bring the NS&I ISA rate up from 5.80% to at least 6.05%. However, the Egg ISA will remain unchanged at 6.05% until the base rate exceeds 6.05% (BOE rate is currently 5.25%). However, by that time, the NS&I ISA will be at least 6.6%. Therefore the NS&I ISA has better scope for incorporating rate changes, so I won't be investing in Egg. And due to their failure to keep up with the market my Egg Savings account will be empty this time next month. Too bad!
I've got my finger on the trigger to use up my 2007-08 allowance on NS&I now!
Good thinking! Think I will do the same for 07/08 allowance. Now just to decide where to stick the rest. Currently with Halifax @4.5% so a move definitely on the cards.