Banking News
Society Christmas appeal is something to smile about
Yorkshire Building Society is hoping to put smiles on youngsters’ faces this year as it joins forces with CLIC Sargent to launch its annual Christmas fundraising appeal.
Is Direct Debit to blame for banking inertia?
The hassle people think will be caused by moving Direct Debits is the main reason customers do not switch their bank accounts, according to research conducted by YouGov for Abbey.
Pound nears two dollar mark for first time in 14 years
With the pound approaching $2, a level it last reached in 1992, Halifax examines the historic performance of the exchange rate and the potential impact of the weaker dollar.
BBA plays key part in financial education agenda
The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) today joined with the Treasury Select Committee in identifying improved financial education in schools as one of their key objectives in increasing financial inclusion.
Nationwide Building Society donates £50,000 to Farepak Fund
Nationwide Society has donated £50,000 to the Farepak Fund which seeks to assist those families that lost hundreds of pounds of Christmas savings after the collapse of the hamper company.
Keep it secret & shred it to fight fraudsters
Customers and banks need to work together to fight financial fraud Angela Knight , chief executive designate of the British Bankers’ Association (BBA), said today.