Banking News
Simon: Co-op Bank's got talent
In what is a ‘first' for a financial services organisation, The Co-operative Bank has decided to thank its customers for the recent Which? Award for being Best Financial Services Provider by singing them a ‘thank you' song.
UK interest rates held at 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain UK interest rates at 0.5%.
Net yourself the best deal this season
With the transfer season in full swing and the 2009 football season fast approaching, devoted fans should ensure their football related credit cards and savings accounts are the best on the market.
Britannia Co-op merger creates powerful force
The final stage of the merger between Britannia and The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) is now complete. Following the overwhelming support from members together with final approval from the FSA, the new business was legally formed on August 1, 2009.
Number of fraud victims reaches worrying level
In the first half of 2009 over 52,000 victims of impersonation were recorded by CIFAS Members. This represents a truly alarming 43% surge from the first half of 2008.
Leeds Building Society Gibraltar fun day a great success
Leeds Building Society recently invited Gibraltarians to join them for their third annual fun day at the Piazza. Entertainment included a puppet show, face painting, arts and crafts and lots of balloons and other freebies. The event enabled people to meet the friendly team in the Branch.
Mercantile merger makes massive difference
Leeds Building Society is celebrating the third anniversary of its successful merger with Mercantile Building Society, which took place on 1 August 2006.
FSA betrays financial services customers, says Which?
As the Financial Services Authority today decides that mis-selling costs can still be charged to inherited estates, Which? chief executive, Peter Vicary-Smith, says:
FSA changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is introducing new rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) on banks, building societies and credit unions, which will see individuals and small businesses compensated quicker, and will ensure protection for increased numbers of people.
Leeds staff raise £3,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Over thirty Leeds Building Society staff raised £3,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care by climbing the Three Peaks at the weekend in a 25-mile charity challenge.
Graduate Banking top tips
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the options facing students as they finish university.
Your money, you choose
Following recent news that future £50 notes will feature Scottish engineer James Watt and Matthew Boulton and that Henry VIII will appear on limited edition £5 coins, new research by The Co-operative Bank Current Accounts reveals who the nation really wants to see on our bank notes.
Nationwide's members help raise £250,000 for Macmillan
At Nationwide's Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, the votes of almost 1.4 million Nationwide members helped to raise £250,000 for its chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.
Which? calls for an end to bonus culture
With the publication today of the Walker review of banking governance, Which? personal finance campaigner, Lucy Widenka, says: "The sort of bonus culture that encourages bankers to take huge risks for short-term gain has to end.
Tesco backs charity campaign with ATM donations
Tesco Personal Finance is giving customers the opportunity to support the Tesco Charity of the Year, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, just by using a cash machine at Tesco.