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Report says bankers should face jail if mistakes repeated

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards has published its report

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards recommends that senior bankers and regulators should face possible jail sentences if they repeat the mistakes of the past.

Hester pushed out as RBS boss ahead of public share offering

Stephen Hester, the man flown in to save RBS after it required a £45bn bailout has been forced out of his post as the government tries to get the bank ready for re-privatisation.

Mortgage best-buys: Fixed rates continue to fall

The cost of a fixed rate mortgage continues to fall across the board as lenders compete to get to the top of the best-buy tables.

Ethical investments come of age

Ethical investment options are increasingly popular

With trust in the banking sector at an all-time low, more consumers are looking for ethical alternatives. James Howard, from ethical investors Emerald Knight explains.

Top tips for buying an overseas property

Buying an overseas property can be risky

A dream property overseas is a tempting option but to ensure your dreams don't become a nightmare you need to pay careful attention to the legalities of buying home overseas.

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100% mortgages

A 100% mortgage is, quite simply, a loan for 100 per cent of a property's value.
10 ways to get it right when credit's tight

The credit situation is worsening for borrowers - but there are steps you can take to help you through the credit crisis
Adverse or Bad Credit Mortgages

One of the main requirements a person must have before taking out a mortgage is a good credit history.
Annuities

An annuity is a product which provides an income for life. In fact, it guarantees an income for life. When you buy an annuity you are essentially paying for a sum of cash to be paid to you at regular intervals after you retire and until you die.
Boat Insurance: Safe on the water

There are many types of boat insurance available covering a diverse range of pleasure craft. There are policies for dingys, small crafts, speedboats, narrowboats, cruisers, houseboats, rowing boats, and yachts.