Banking
Sterling given a glimmer of hope by UK production figures
After sliding to a five-month low this morning, sterling has been given a slight nudge higher after UK monthly production figures stayed in positive territory.
Debtline takes calls from 50,000 small businesses
Business Debtline - run by the Money Advice Trust - has announced it has helped more than 50,000 businesses since the start of the credit crunch.
Nationwide raises rate on new online savings account
Following a successful pilot of its new online savings account, MySave Online Plus, Nationwide Building Society will increase the bonus for customers making no more than one withdrawal a year, to 1.10% gross p.a., bringing the overall rate paid, including bonus, to 2.60% gross p.a./2.63% AER (variable).
Barclays takes to park benches to talk mobile banking
This week Barclays bank managers will swap their seat in a branch for a seat under a branch as they take to park benches for a series of Barclays mobile banking clinics.
Card, cheque and online banking fraud figures fall
Banking industry initiatives are successfully driving fraud away from customers' cards and bank accounts, according to new figures.
Current account credit interest rates have fallen significantly
In the current economic climate, current account credit interest rates have fallen significantly. So much so, that a number of providers have decided to scrap paying credit interest altogether.
first direct launches Beta Lab scheme
first direct has announced a unique banking initiative that will give customers and members of the public a chance to have their say on how new products and services are developed, and the opportunity to give feedback prior to launch.
Sterling slumps to a four month low
Sterling fell to a new record low this morning after British manufacturing activity was slower than expected in September.
Current account customers missing out on interest
Analysis by first direct of pre-pay day positive current account balances has revealed that UK workers are missing out on a savings pot of £47.6billion by failing to transfer their pre-pay day balances into a savings account.
Arrests underline online fraud threat
The arrests and charges brought in the last 48 hours against those involved in the online theft of at least £6 million from bank accounts, serves as a stark reminder to consumers and businesses alike.
Higher UK house prices lift sterling
Bucking what was fast becoming a rather discouraging trend, Nationwide this morning has reported a narrow rise in UK house prices in September.
Popular saving accounts go online
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society), has launched online versions of two of its most popular savings accounts - Regular Saver (paying 4% including bonus), and Family Regular Saver (paying 5% including bonus).
Pick up a Penguin book at a Northern Rock branch
Visitors to participating Northern Rock branches will be able to loan a Penguin book from a range of classic titles on display.
New online savings account from Nationwide
Nationwide has launched a new online savings account, MySave Online Plus, that aims to provide long term good value and allows customers to access their savings should they need to.
AA Euro Prepaid Card with rewards
AA Financial Services has added The AA Euro Travel Currency MasterCard Prepaid Card to its growing portfolio, just in time for Autumn breaks across the channel.