Banking
Holiday cash not always on the spot
UK tourists expecting to pick up some of the most popular holiday currencies on the spot could be in for a nasty surprise when they visit high street bureaux de change, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Banks can help small businesses build on economic recovery
Businesses should consider investing as banks stand ready to help them benefit from the economic recovery, the British Bankers' Association told an accountancy conference today.
FSA takes tough action against poor complaint handling in banks
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is taking tough action after finding weaknesses in five banks' handling of customer complaints.
Businesses still shy of going to the banks, says FSB
Small businesses are still avoiding the banks as latest figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show only 18 per cent of small firms have approached the banks for new credit.
Santander Reward Bank Account offer coming to an end
Santander is urging consumers to consider switching their existing current account in favour of a better deal! And with the Reward Bank Account that's exactly what they'll get, especially with the current half price offer available until Monday 2 May 2010.
Elgar £20 banknote withdrawal – less than 10 weeks to go
As announced on 8 March, the £20 banknote carrying the portrait of composer Sir Edward Elgar is to be finally withdrawn from circulation from 30 June this year - less than ten weeks away.
FSCS can help consumers claim up to £50,000 in compensation
Consumers could claim up to £50,000 if they have lost money as a result of their dealings with any of the investment firms the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has recently declared in default.
Weak GDP figures halt sterling's rally
This morning's long awaited GDP figure has revealed that the UK economy only grew by 0.2% in the first three months of 2010.
Leeds BS raises over £800 for Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
Leeds Building Society has raised over £800 for the 2010 Marie Curie Cancer Care Great Daffodil Appeal. The Society's 67 Branches have been accepting donations for the daffodils from members of the public.
A&L offers £100 welcome bonus on Premier Current Account
Alliance & Leicester is urging the millions of people who have not switched their account in recent years to review their current account, and vote with their feet if they are not getting a good deal.
Sterling gains after public borrowing figures exceed forecasts
Although official figures confirmed the 2009/10 fiscal year as the worst since records began, sterling has held onto this morning's gains.
Banks amongst the worst customer service providers
Banks and building societies are viewed as two of the worst service providers of any industry we regularly use, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Travelex wants your epic ash adventures
Travelex is rewarding travellers with the most epic journey tales from the volcanic ash disruption with the chance to win £1000 to spend on their next holiday.
Lloyds TSB offers customers mortgage interest rate reduction
LloydsTSB has launched a new offering which gives its current account customers a 0.2% reduction on its mortgage interest rates. This is available to any LloydsTSB current account customers who deposit £1,000 or more each month and are taking out a new LloydsTSB mortgage.
Expats achieve a better quality of life
Nine out of 10 British expatriates (89%) believe they enjoy a better quality of life abroad according to the third annual NatWest International Personal Banking (NatWest IPB) Quality of Life Report.