Banking
Equity release turns to funding organisations
SHIP, the equity release industry body, has announced the start of a campaign to encourage major financial institutions to consider the provision of funding for the equity release market.
Yorkshire and Chelsea Building Societies to merge
The Boards of Yorkshire Building Society and Chelsea Building Society announced today that they have agreed to merge, creating a second major force in the building society sector.
The 10 million problem recession
Since the start of the recession (April 2008), Citizens Advice Bureaux across England and Wales have seen approaching 10 million problems presented by almost 3 million people.
Postbank decisions key for future of Post Office network
Ahead of tomorrow's (Wednesday 2 Dec) announcement of the consultation on Post Office financial services, Consumer Focus is urging the UK Government to realise the potential of Post Office banking services to secure a bright future for the network.
Yorkshire and Chelsea Building Societies merger talks
The Boards of Yorkshire Building Society and Chelsea Building Society have today announced that they are in advanced talks regarding the possibility of a merger.
Leeds BS raises over £10,000 for Children in Need
Leeds Building Society has raised over £10,000 so far for the 2009 BBC Children in Need appeal, in a combined effort from Society employees and members.
HSBC report urges world leaders to tackle climate change
Whether you’re a high school student, a working mother or a retired pensioner, billions of ordinary people around the world are holding their breath ahead of the upcoming UN climate change summit, where it’s hoped world leaders will take big steps towards a zero-waste, zero-carbon future.
Barclays renews general insurance deal with Aviva
Aviva and Barclays are pleased to announce the renewal of their existing contract for Aviva to continue to be the sole provider of home insurance to Barclays UK retail banking customers until 2015.
Pickpockets and thieves target more than your wallet
As the festive shopping period hits top speed, the dangers of the season are ones no consumer can afford to ignore.
NatWest and RBS make further commitments to support SMEs
NatWest and RBS have announced new measures to increase support for their 1.2m business customers with the introduction of a new SME customer charter.
Leeds BS breaks a Rugby World Record for Children in Need
Leeds Building Society recently broke the world record for the number of Rugby passes achieved in 10 minutes.
Leeds Building Society promotes talent and success
Leeds Building Society has made two high profile appointments from within its own staff, confirming the strength and quality of its people.
Block payments to halt unauthorised overdrafts
Almost half of current account holders say they would prefer payments that would carry them into an unauthorised overdraft to be blocked, shows new research by Which?
A red Christmas for 30 million Brits
Almost three quarters (71%) of Brits will pay for Christmas on the ‘right now' this year, despite the effect of recession on household budgets according to a study commissioned by money.co.uk.
Banks attract TD Waterhouse customers’ attention
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Fresh from winning a landmark court battle, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) cannot investigate whether overdraft charges are unfair, the banks have once again strengthened their position in the top ten - accounting for 50% of this week's trading activity.