Banking
Brits believe online banking makes them more financially savvy
Nationwide Building Society has unveiled research showing that nearly six out of ten people (58%) are more aware of their personal finances as a result of online banking and a third (33%) are more aware of their household's financial situation because they do their banking online.
Nationwide offers market leading £100 switcher promise
Every six minutes someone transfers their current account to Nationwide and over the last six months it has seen the number of account transfers increase by nearly a third.
Earn up to £420 by switching current accounts to Santander
Customers could earn up to £420 by switching their main current account to Santander's Preferred, Reward or Premium current accounts, with a best buy in-credit interest rate of 5 per cent AER (fixed) for 12 months paying up to £120, plus £300 for switching.
Intuit announces UK launch of QuickBooks 2012
Intuit has announced the UK launch of QuickBooks 2012, the latest release of its popular financial management software for small businesses. QuickBooks is the number-one selling small business accounting software in the UK.
Economy makes it time for Accountancy courses to widen their appeal
This week, the ONS released the latest unemployment figures in the UK from June to August 2011. The statistics make for gloomy reading with the total number of unemployed now standing at 2.57 million, meaning the unemployment rate is now 8.1%, a seventeen year high. (ONS, 2011).
The Co-operative Bank gives switchers £200
The Co-operative Bank has launched a new limited offer, giving customers who switch their main current account to the Bank £200.
Bank provides £5m boost to grassroots business
RBS and NatWest have launched a new £5m Community Business Loan, to support community businesses and community development finance institutions that wouldn't normally qualify for mainstream bank lending.
Autumn sun-seekers advised to watch out for card charges
The eight million people expected to head overseas for an autumn break are being urged to avoid charges to use their credit cards abroad.
'OMG' more 'peeps' go online to bank than to use Facebook
More people bank online (77%) than log on to Facebook and Twitter and other social media (58%), according to research from Nationwide Building Society.
Record ATM withdrawals as Brits make the most of good weather
Today, LINK, the UK cash machine network, reported that Friday 30th September was the busiest day of the year so far for LINK ATM withdrawals with £577million withdrawn in cash as consumers got ready for the hot weekend.
New savings accounts from Nationwide International
Nationwide International, the offshore subsidiary of Nationwide Building Society, has launched a new range of savings accounts.
Lloyds TSB Mobile Banking just got better
Lloyds TSB has announced the launch of its enhanced Mobile Banking service which is an even more convenient way for Lloyds TSB customers who want to bank on the move.
Nationwide internet bank - refreshed, revived, relaunched
As part of Nationwide Building Society's commitment to be ‘On Your Side', it is unveiling a new and improved internet bank. It aims to make online banking with Nationwide easier and faster, whilst enabling members to have more control of their finances, than ever before.
Positive news for offshore savers
A new brand, AIB International Savings Limited, has been launched. Earlier this year Anglo Irish Bank Corporation (International) PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (“AIB”) effective 25th February, 2011.
The Co-operative Bank offers new Select Access Saver account
The Co-operative Bank has some welcome news for savers this week with the launch of a new Select Access Saver account at a rate of 2.25% gross.