Banking
HSBC’s current account goes ‘green’
Michelle Slade, Analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “This is a great idea. Not only is it simple, non intrusive and free, it looks to address the cause rather than throwing money at a symptom.
Lloyds TSB increases foreign usage charge
Michelle Slade, Analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “Lloyds TSB has announced that it will be increasing the foreign usage fee on its debit card, not the news that their customers preparing for their summer holidays will want to hear.
Britannia comment on Deloitte research
Neville Richardson, Britannia Group Chief Executive comments on Deloitte’s research findings showing that customers prefer High Street branches.
Six things to do if the base rate goes up (or even if it doesn’t)
Borrowers bracing themselves for a base rate hike can take steps to survive the impending increase.
Predicted rate rise pushes pound to 26-year high
Chris Towner, Senior Economist at independent currency experts HiFX comments,“Last week, a rise in the Bank of England Base Rate was a near certainty, with the markets having already priced in at least one more this year.
Smile - divorce is more popular than switching banks
It seems that celebrity divorces are just as popular as celebrity weddings this summer.
Responsible lending code should apply to all
Lenders who offer loan deals to customers outside the banking system should be brought into line with the banking industry’s code on responsible lending, the British Bankers’ Association said today.
HSBC launches green option on current accounts
HSBC has launched the UK’s first ‘green’ options for current accounts giving its customers an opportunity to cut their paper use, support a number of environmental causes and get some great green discounts.
A nation of paper hoarders
Despite good environmental intentions, the UK remains addicted to paper, according to survey results released today to co-incide with the launch of HSBC’s green options for their current accounts.
Alliance & Leicester increases ‘Recommend a Friend’ offer
Alliance & Leicester is giving its customers two reasons to celebrate this summer by increasing its ‘Recommend a Friend’ offer, and also providing free mobile banking for new and existing customers until 31st December 2007.
Nationwide: NCC attack on banks' transparency in current accounts
Nationwide Building Society responds to the National Consumer Council's (NCC) report about the current account market being a 'jungle' for consumers.
Current account ‘jungle’ must be put right
As unfair banking charges cripple Britain’s most vulnerable current account holders, the National Consumer Council (NCC) is today calling on banks to be transparent and provide better, clearer and more upfront information to their customers.
Halifax announce details of Student Account for 2007/08
Halifax has announced details of its Student Current Account for the academic year 2007/08. The account will continue to offer the most generous interest-free overdraft from any bank, offering up to £2,750 from year 1 of study.
Halifax pledges £100,000
Halifax announces it is making a donation of £100,000 to charities and other bodies to help people affected by the recent floods in Yorkshire and the Midlands.
Cater Allen exceeds £5 billion deposits
Cater Allen’s deposits have exceeded £5 billion for the first time since it was founded in 1816 in Blackburn.