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City Workers Warned of Protestors by Police31 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The G20 summit this week is likely to provoke mass demonstrations in the City - and bankers have been warned that they will be targeted.
The G20 summit this week is likely to provoke mass demonstrations in the City - and bankers have been warned that they will be targeted.
Barclays Shares Bounce After Bank 'Passes Stress Test'27 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The firm could now avoid both a new sale of extra stock and entrance into the government's toxic assets insurance scheme.
The firm could now avoid both a new sale of extra stock and entrance into the government's toxic assets insurance scheme.
Report Highlights Faster Payments Failings26 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Use of the service is not as widespread as it could be, according to a new OFT report.
Use of the service is not as widespread as it could be, according to a new OFT report.
Basic Bank Account Numbers 'On the Up'18 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
People are turning to Post Office accounts after finding themselves unable to take out a mainstream current account.
People are turning to Post Office accounts after finding themselves unable to take out a mainstream current account.
Barclays Admits Treasury Talks over Asset Protection Scheme16 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The bank, which has previously resisted government help in the credit crunch, signalled that it is in talks with the Treasury over participating in a taxpayer-underwritten insurance plan.
The bank, which has previously resisted government help in the credit crunch, signalled that it is in talks with the Treasury over participating in a taxpayer-underwritten insurance plan.
APACS Hails New Bank Payments Record09 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Five million people used the real-time current account transactions service over a single day earlier this month.
Five million people used the real-time current account transactions service over a single day earlier this month.
Bank Charges Claimants Boosted by Ruling26 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Appeal Court gave the green light to an OFT investigation of the penalty fees, against the wishes of banks.
The Appeal Court gave the green light to an OFT investigation of the penalty fees, against the wishes of banks.
RBS 'Will Shrink Balance Sheet'23 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Job cuts and a new 'bad bank' unit are planned for the downsizing firm, reports have indicated.
Job cuts and a new 'bad bank' unit are planned for the downsizing firm, reports have indicated.
Current Accounts Satisfaction Survey Released18 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Co-op came out top of the poll - but concerns have been raised elsewhere about general levels of competition in the UK current accounts market.
Co-op came out top of the poll - but concerns have been raised elsewhere about general levels of competition in the UK current accounts market.
Treasury Seeks New Dormant Accounts Powers18 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The government department is now looking to supplement current laws regarding lost or forgotten-about money held in UK bank accounts.
The government department is now looking to supplement current laws regarding lost or forgotten-about money held in UK bank accounts.
Bank Charges Claim Number Released12 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The High Court bank charges test case has left at least 65,000 people in limbo, according to official figures obtained by a pressure group.
The High Court bank charges test case has left at least 65,000 people in limbo, according to official figures obtained by a pressure group.
Current Account Savings 'Could Help Budgeting Brits'09 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A new current account that offers monthly cash back has been launched, with evidence growing that more and more Britons are looking to make changes in the way they manage their finances.
A new current account that offers monthly cash back has been launched, with evidence growing that more and more Britons are looking to make changes in the way they manage their finances.
Co-op Hails Success of 'Ethical Banking'02 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New current accounts taken out with the bank rose 65 percent in 2008.
New current accounts taken out with the bank rose 65 percent in 2008.
Apacs Assures Customers over Faster Payments28 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Some banks have yet to adopt the real-time payments system - which handles a large proportion of internet-initiated transactions.
Some banks have yet to adopt the real-time payments system - which handles a large proportion of internet-initiated transactions.
Lloyds Updates on Dormant Accounts27 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Efforts continue among banks to reunite customers with money left in accounts and then forgotten about for many years.
Efforts continue among banks to reunite customers with money left in accounts and then forgotten about for many years.
RBS Directors 'To be Shown the Door'26 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A boardroom purge at the troubled bank will soon begin, according to reports.
A boardroom purge at the troubled bank will soon begin, according to reports.
Bank Charges Waiver Extended23 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The FSA has put back the date at which banks are obliged to deal with charge repayment claims, as the High Court case on the issue continues.
The FSA has put back the date at which banks are obliged to deal with charge repayment claims, as the High Court case on the issue continues.
Northern Rock Bonuses Attacked22 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Workers at the bank are to get payments totalling ten percent of their salary, a move which has provoked strong words from Vince Cable.
Workers at the bank are to get payments totalling ten percent of their salary, a move which has provoked strong words from Vince Cable.
Financial Ombudsman Service Expects Record Complaints15 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The downturn will lead to more people feeling unhappy about financial services providers - and taking action through an official complaint.
The downturn will lead to more people feeling unhappy about financial services providers - and taking action through an official complaint.
Lloyds TSB / HBOS Merger Cleared by Court13 Jan 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Lloyds and HBOS will operate around a third of all UK current accounts as a "super-bank" - as well as over a quarter of mortgages.
Lloyds and HBOS will operate around a third of all UK current accounts as a "super-bank" - as well as over a quarter of mortgages.
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