Banking

Abbey’s small business 6% bank account offer ends soon

Abbey Business Bank's market leading 6 per cent bank account offer, which is available to small businesses with a turnover of up to £1 million, will only be available for another three weeks - offer ends 31 August 2009.

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%.

Leeds online easy access account paying 3.05%

Leeds Building Society has re-launched its easy access online account paying a variable rate of 3.05%, combined with unlimited withdrawals at any time without notice or penalty.

FairFX.com offers holiday makers $1.67 for every £1

As the pound surges to a ten month high, anyone travelling to the States in the coming months could benefit from getting some of their cash now, to lock in on the current rate of $1.67 for every £1 from FairFX.com.

Half of current accounts pay no interest on your money

Latest Moneyfacts.co.uk figures show that 83% of all non fee paying current accounts pay just 0.10% or less, with half (49%) of accounts paying no interest at all.

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.

Post Office Overseas Property Money Transfer service

Transferring money between UK and overseas bank accounts is set to become significantly easier following the launch of the new Post Office Overseas Property Money Transfer service.

Abbey Business launches new fixed rate bonds

Due to the popularity of the Abbey Business fixed rate bonds launched in June, the bank has today launched two new bonds, available to businesses with a turnover of up to £1 million.

Holidaymakers missing out on travel money savings

A survey currently being conducted by MoneySavingExpert.com has found that 18 per cent of couples expect a week's holiday abroad will cost them from £402 to £1002.

Sterling rises to 10 month high against dollar

Sterling rose sharply against the US Dollar today, as stronger equities and oil prices boosted market sentiment and enhanced investor appetite for riskier assets.

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.