Expat savings news roundup: new fixed rate accounts Jim Coupe, managing director of Skipton International, which is based in Guernsey, said: "With interest rate forecasts still hard to call at present, we believe the offer of an attractive, guaranteed interest rate of 3.50 per cent AER over two years will provide savers with stability and certainty, as well as offering income seekers a new alternative. It complements our extensive range of easy access and notice accounts, such that savers can now choose from easy access through 40, 80, 120 and 180 day notice options as well as our latest two year bond. The High Interest Return Account also offers shorter fixes for those who are not keen to tie their money up for the full 12 months. For example, you can get 2.85 per cent over six months, or 2.7 per cent gross for three months. The minimum deposit is £25,000 with a maximum of £1m. Niall Carey, Bank of Ireland Isle of Man relationship director, said: "Our previous High Interest Account was extremely well received and we hope the excellent new rate of 3.60 per cent proves every bit as attractive to savers." You can find out more information by calling 01624 644222. Elsewhere offshore, RBC Wealth Management has appointed a new investment manager for its Grand Cayman office, who will be responsible for "overseeing the delivery of international wealth management services and customised solutions to high net worth and ultra high net worth clients." John D'Amato, has become manager of Investment Services, Caribbean, and will be based in George Town, Grand Cayman. He is moving from Toronto, Canada where he has held senior positions with Scotia Bank and TD Waterhouse, and has more than 20 years" experience in wealth management and investment. Deanna Bidwell, head of Caribbean at RBC Wealth Management, said: "I am delighted to welcome John to our Investments Services team in the Caribbean. John has strong leadership, sales, and people management skills and demonstrable experience of building and developing high-performing investment teams. He is a great addition to our team and will help us further grow our suite of investment solutions for our high net worth clients.