swiftcover.com: Frequent travellers losing money Frequent travellers are losing out when purchasing single trip cover over multi-trip annual travel cover says swiftcover.com, the UK’s first and only 100 per cent online insurer.
Yorkshire mortgages offer Christmas bonus Borrowers who move their mortgage before Christmas day will be rewarded by the Yorkshire Building Society with a new range of fixed-rate mortgages as well as a Christmas bonus.
Multiple card applications ‘bad for credit rating’ People who make multiple applications for credit cards could face the prospect of buildind up a bad credit rating as a result, new research has found.
Nationwide FlexAccount gains plaudits The Nationwide FlexAccount has been given a double five-star rating award by Defaqto, the financial research company.
Natwest mobile banking launched in Wales A mobile bank is to be introduced to remote areas in the south of Wales by NatWest in order to provide people with more access to banking.
Leeds online buy-to-let mortgage launched A new buy-to-let mortgage has been introduced by the Leeds Building Society in an expansion of its online product portfolio.
Morgan Stanley ID theft risk calculator launched In order to help the battle against the risk of ID theft, Morgan Stanley has introduced an ID theft risk calculator to give customers the chance to weigh up the likelihood of them falling victim to the crime.
Lloyds TSB: Millions spent ‘easing conscience’ Britons are splashing out to ease their guilty consciences to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds, research by Lloyds TSB Premier American Express Credit Card has found.
Norwich Union Fleetwise Care is launched A new single package insurance product has been introduced by Norwich Union designed to offer fleet managers greater risk management opportunities.
Gossips costing billions says More Than Gossiping in the office is costing the UK economy billions of pounds a year according to research undertaken by More Than.
Wealthy homeowners and renters ‘risking ID fraud’ Those most likely to become victims of ID fraud are the wealthiest homeowners as well as people renting accommodation, new research has discovered.
Lettings market faces a multiple problem Scores of landlords are either selling their large rented properties or paring back the number of tenants who live in them to avoid bearing the brunt of costly new licensing requirements.
Cyberspace, the final frontier for small investors Over the Christmas period last year, when most private investors were busy celebrating and even fund managers were away from their desks, a small group of maverick investors were having discussions that would lead to an attempt to unseat the chairman of a
Green investment is still in its budding stage Does Sir Richard Branson’s announcement that Virgin will invest an estimated $3bn (£1.6bn) in renewable energy over the next decade mean that clean energy production one step closer to becoming the next technological revolution?
Welcome protection from exchange-listed funds Recent stock market volatility has boosted demand for structured products, securities that provide a combination of upside potential with some protection should markets fall.
Claimants pin hope on ombudsman Tens of thousands of Equitable Life policyholders have left the life assurer following the compromise settlement agreed in 2002. But there are still around 50,000 Equitable policyholders who have no option but to remain with Equitable.
A glimpse into the future The winners of the FT/ABN Amro competition to dream up "the financial product or service of the future" were presented with their prizes at the FT’s offices this week.
Wealthy investors urged to consider affordable flats Disused banks and flats above shops might not be as glamourous an investment prospect as a villa on the Cote-d’Azure but buying into the development of these types of buildings has attractive tax perks for wealthy investors.
Load ’em up and take hold of the readies If you make a claim on your home insurance policy or step off a flight to find your luggage has not arrived with you, you may now find that you are reimbursed with a pre-paid card rather than cash or a cheque.
Borrowers set up home in never-never land First-time buyers and cash-strapped home owners are scrambling to take out interest-only mortgages that could leave them facing financial ruin or forced to trade down the property ladder to pay off their mortgage.
Ombudsman gets tough on banks over unfair charges Bank customers who complain about unfair charges are getting record levels of compensation, in a growing sign of banks’ willingness to settle claims.
Taxpayers in the dark over the legality of some schemes Taxpayers could face years of backdated charges because HM Revenue & Customs is failing to indicate whether or not certain disclosed tax-efficient schemes are legitimate.
Cash-strapped home-hunters get toeholds on property ladder Many people who rent the house they live in do not do so out of choice. They see rent as dead money and would prefer to own their home and pay their own mortgage rather than pay the landlord’s.
Clear appeal of ‘the purest form of trading’ Private investors are set to enjoy cheaper equity trading as increasing numbers of stockbrokers offer a direct route straight to the order book of the London Stock Exchange.
Burgeoning debt industry loses its allure If you watch television, listen to the radio or are an habitual reader of tabloid newspapers, you have seen or heard the advertisements. Sinking in debt? Clear your debts in three to five years.