Watchdog expands Comparative Tables

The first tables were launched two months ago, and now include unit trust ISAs and personal pensions, including stakeholder pensions. Consumers will have access to information on 37 savings endowments and 23 tax free savings endowments, 19 mortgage endowments, and 76 investments bonds.

Christine Farnish, consumer director at the FSA, said: "Once consumers have decided on the type of financial product they want to buy – and they may well need expert financial advice to arrive at that decision – they should check if there’s a table for it."

"The tables are helping to improve the transparency and comparability of financial products, making it easier for consumers to be better informed and shop around for the best deal."