Banking
Coventry to merge with Stroud & Swindon
Coventry Building Society has announced today that it has agreed merger terms with Stroud & Swindon Building Society, the UK's 11th largest building society.
Make your Easter travel money stretch further
With Easter city break bookings on the up compared to previous years*, yet Sterling remaining at near-historic lows, holidaymakers planning a trip abroad will be looking at how they can make their travel Pounds stretch further.
Dunfermline BS launches Independent Financial Advice service
The Dunfermline is offering new and existing customers a whole of market, Independent Financial Advice service across the Dunfermline's 34 strong branch network in Scotland.
Sterling awaits Budget reaction
On Wednesday of next week, Chancellor Alistair Darling is due to give his pre-budget report for the year ahead.
Santander offers fee discount on Reward Bank Account
Santander has announced a discount on the Reward Bank Account, a packaged current account giving new and existing Santander bank account customers a market-leading credit interest rate of 5% AER (fixed for a year), and a package of benefits worth a total of over £460 a year, including exclusive travel insurance worth £150.
Sterling soars but data offers little economic reprieve
Sterling soared this morning after Public Sector Finance Data came in much better than expected. Borrowing rose to a fresh new high of £12.4 billion last month, although was well below the £14.75 billion expected by the markets.
Save money on your dream wedding abroad
Overseas weddings have gained enormous popularity over recent years. Research from Mintel found that one in six (16%) British weddings are being held abroad.
Sales of US dollar increased by 10% in 2009
Despite the challenging economic climate, demand for the US Dollar continued to rise in 2009 as Brits travelled long-haul to the USA, according to the latest American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services Currency Index.
Leasebacks offer enhanced value off weak euro
The recent weakening of the euro against the US dollar has opened up new opportunities for US, Middle and Far Eastern expatriate investors looking to purchase property in the Euro zone.
Holidaymakers adapt travel plans to fit their budget
In a potential boost for holiday companies over three quarters (77 per cent) of holidaymakers believe they will take as much holiday in 2010 as last year, according to research by Post Office Travel Money.
HSBC reunites customers with dormant account funds
Since September 2008, HSBC has been actively reuniting customers with money in lost or forgotten accounts - so called ‘dormant accounts'.
Threadneedle: Outlook for Sterling
Stuart Frost, co-fund manager of the Threadneedle Absolute Return Bond Fund, comments on the outlook for Sterling: "With a UK election imminent, it is inevitable that Sterling will become the focus of attention in the foreign exchange markets.
Switching current accounts can save you money
Millions of people are missing out on better deals due to a failure to switch providers, new research from Santander Current Accounts reveals.
Sterling takes blows from trade deficit and Fitch credit warning
Data this morning has shown that the UK trade deficit widened by one billion pounds, more than had been expected in January.
Boost to business confidence as weaker pound fuels export hopes
Buoyant export markets, fuelled by a weaker pound, are helping to boost business confidence, according to the latest Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets Business Barometer.