Banking
Love your bank at last! Metro Bank arrives in Chiswick
The banking revolution gathers pace this week as Metro Bank continues with its 2012 expansion plans. The 18th and 19th of May sees Britain's newest bank opening its 12th store in Chiswick, West London.
Credit card versus overdraft debt
Brits running out of cash before pay day could be stacking up high interest by misjudging the way they use their credit cards and overdrafts as a backup, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.
Leeds Building Society announces RDR partnership with L&G
Leeds Building Society is delighted to announce that Legal & General will become the Society's main provider of financial service advice and products when the FSA Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is implemented in January 2013.
Staying loyal to one bank or building society doesn't always pay
Consumers who stay loyal to their bank or building society for all their financial products could be paying around £780 more over a year compared to those who shop around for the best deals, according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.
The benefits of a management buyout
The recent economic recession and uncertainty around the global financial recovery has put pressure on many companies.
Euro sellers on the rise - an indication of things to come in the eurozone?
As the markets are rocked by France's presidential elections and attention continues to linger on Spain as official figures announce that it is once again in recession, currency specialists HiFX report a huge 175% increase in Euro sales.
Fund of funds from Santander in Jersey offers investors added choice
Santander Private Banking in Jersey has joined forces with the award winning Multi Manager team at Santander Asset Management UK to offer its clients an offshore sterling denominated fund of funds range.
O2 Wallet launches
O2 has announced the launch of O2 Wallet: a seamless and secure digital wallet service that will deliver the benefits of mobile money to more UK consumers than any other product or service currently available.
Society announces next Yorkshire location for new branch
Ilkley will soon see a new addition to its high street after Bradford-based mutual Yorkshire Building Society revealed plans to open a new branch in the town, following previously announced planned openings this summer in Pudsey and Bingley.
Alternatives to bankruptcy
There are a number of reasons why you may find yourself in debt. Whether it is as a result of losing your job, having to unexpectedly fund a major purchase, such as a new boiler, or poor money management skills in the past, the result can be very worrying.
Take the stress out of switching current accounts
Over 40% of people have never changed their current account, while 39% haven't changed for over five years.
Offshore savings accounts - Should you open one?
Research shows time and time again that for the vast majority of expatriates, organising their offshore savings is often left on the “to do” list until after the move abroad, at which point inertia and amnesia taker over.
The Cambridge launches competitive business bond
The Cambridge Building Society has launched a competitive business bond which is proving very popular amongst its business customers.
SMEs continue important drive to foreign shores
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain committed to trading internationally and continuing to seek out new opportunities overseas, new research from HSBC Commercial Bank reveals.
Ambitious property buyers hoping to pick up European bargains
The ongoing sovereign debt crisis is doing little to deter ambitious home buyers as Spain and France remain the firm favorites for those seeking to buy a place in the sun.