31 March 2009 Archive

Building societies claim 'No need for concern over 2nd Dunfermline'

After Nationwide's rescue of Dunfermline Building Society on Monday, when the mutual's risky investments proved to great, other building societies have been quick to reassure customers that they have nothing to fear.

Bank workers 'pushed to sell products consumers do not need'

Bank workers are finding themselves sandwiched between management demanding sales targets are met and a public abusing them for pushing products they do not need.

Scottish rescue for Dunfermline 'ignored'

Dunfermline could have been kept Scottish

The Treasury is facing pressure after claims a bid from a Scottish consortium for Dunfermline Building Society was ignored.

Alliance & Leicester: Switch current accounts and pocket £100

Alliance & Leicester is reminding people to open a premier current account before April 2nd to receive a £100 switching bonus.

Nationwide unveils new saving rates

Nationwide Building Society has announced its new savings rates and the launch of a new two year tracker ISA currently paying up to 2.5 per cent.

Temporary deposits of £0.5m could get extra protection

FSA wants to protect those with temporarily high bank balances

The Financial Services Authority may raise the threshold for deposits protected in the event of a bank failure for people with a temporarily high balance.