Banking

Moneyfacts.co.uk: Top 10 tips for graduates

Andrew Hagger, Head of Press at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “On leaving university, searching for the best current account provider may be the last thing on many graduates’ minds. But by taking the time to shop around, they could find an account that suits their circumstances and also save some money into the bargain.

Society thousands up for grabs

Hundreds of charities and community groups across the nation could soon be benefiting from a cash boost as the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation invites people to nominate good causes to share in its annual charity give-away!

Young bankers embrace mobile banking

Today’s young bankers are embracing new technology to keep track of their finances, with more than half (54%) of 16-21yr olds willing to use their mobile phones to check the balance on their current account, according to research from Alliance & Leicester Current Accounts.

Royal Bank of Scotland Graduate Royalties account

Students who graduate this year and head into the world of employment, are being offered a helping hand with their graduate finances with the Royal Bank of Scotland Graduate Royalties account.

Find.co.uk highlights bank services for Polish speakers in Polish

The power of the Polish pound in the UK has spurred leading personal finance website Find.co.uk to launch a webpage in Polish, highlighting the various banking services available to the Polish community in the UK.

Alliance & Leicester launches new business centre in Southampton

Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank has announced the opening of the Bank’s latest regional Business Centre in Southampton.

How fit are your finances?

Customers can get their finances in shape for summer by spending a few minutes making sure their money is working for them, the British Bankers’ Association said today.

Interest rate increased on Euro Halifax International Guaranteed Saver

Bank of Scotland International has increased the interest rate on its Euro Halifax International Guaranteed Saver account to 4.25%, with immediate effect.

Investors believe interest rates will rise again this year

Despite the decision to hold interest rates, an overwhelming 87 per cent of investors questioned this week by Barclays Stockbrokers believe interest rates will rise at some point this year. Almost half believe rates will rise above 6% and 41 per cent believe rates will rise to 5.75%.

UK interest rates held at 5.5%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee today voted to maintain interest rates at 5.5%.

Lloyds TSB comments in advance of base rate decision

Commenting in advance of Thursday's Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on base rates, Trevor Williams, chief economist, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets said: "We may well see a rate rise before the summer is out, but a move this month is highly unlikely.