Banking
Alliance & Leicester extends 8.5% credit interest offer
Alliance & Leicester is extending the 8.5% AER credit interest offer on both its Premier Direct and Premier 50 Current Accounts until 30th September 2008. It is also extending the 10% AER interest rate on its Premier 21 Current Account for 16 to 21 year olds.
New help for people managing money worries
Action to give people more support to tackle their money concerns has been announced by Yvette Cooper MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Hector Sants, CEO of Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Earning more from your current account
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Proposal to increase financial services compensation scheme
Reza Attar-Zadeh, Director of Savings and Investments at Abbey said: "We welcome news of the proposed plans to increase the Financial Service Compensation Scheme from GBP35,000 to GBP50,000.
Fight against money laundering goes online
A new weapon in the finance industry's armoury to defeat money laundering terrorist financing goes online with the publication of the British Bankers' Association's latest Reporting Officer's Reference Guide.
Barclays to offer free online security software to all its customers
Barclays has become the first UK bank to offer all its two million online banking customers free internet security software covering not only anti-virus software but also spyware, adware, firewalls, parental controls and spam filters.
Firms urged to intensify efforts to treat customers fairly
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its latest update on firms' progress towards the December deadline for demonstrating that they are consistently treating their customers fairly.
Savings remain high
Building societies' excellent performance in the savings market continued in May, with societies attracting savings inflows of £853 million, the highest May figure since 2002, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA).
Dash for cash leaves holidaymakers short
Half of the people heading overseas for holidays are making expensive last-minute dashes for cash rather than using cheaper, safer and more convenient options.
Leeds opens savings operation in Ireland
Leeds Building Society will become the first UK building society to open a Euro deposit taking operation in Ireland on 1 July.
Celebrate Independence Day with the best dollar deal in town
Anyone heading to America, ‘land of opportunity', to celebrate Independence Day would be wise to ensure they've secured the best currency deal available to help their celebrations go with a bang.
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Bradford and Bingley placed on Amber Top by IVIS
The Institutional Voting Information Service (IVIS), operated by the ABI, has today placed an "amber top" on the amended rights issue by Bradford & Bingley and proposed sale of a 23 per cent stake to TPG.
New foreign exchange service – hedging strategies for SMEs
World First is the first currency broker to offer foreign exchange options for the purpose of hedging foreign currency exposures, an absolutely invaluable service at this time of economic uncertainty.
Brits fearful over ‘contactless’ cards
Brits are fearful that the introduction of ‘contactless’ payment will mean they are at greater risk from criminals and fraudsters. 77% of people polled in a survey released today think it will make it easier for criminals to spend money on lost and stolen cards.