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New 'Ewallet' System Passes Muster in Trial03 Sep 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Making payments by a single swipe of a mobile phone could be commonplace by 2012.
Making payments by a single swipe of a mobile phone could be commonplace by 2012.
B&B Weakened by 'Appalling' First-Half Results29 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The bank has endured a torrid 2008 so far, and has now admitted to suffering large losses over the January-June period.
The bank has endured a torrid 2008 so far, and has now admitted to suffering large losses over the January-June period.
Man Caught Up in 'Pants' Bank Password Row28 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A bank customer has run into trouble - after changing his password to "Lloyds is pants".
A bank customer has run into trouble - after changing his password to "Lloyds is pants".
Online Banking 'Better For Budgeting'19 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
People will find it easier to avoid debt than before - thanks to the advent of banking online.
People will find it easier to avoid debt than before - thanks to the advent of banking online.
£5 Note Cash Machine Planned by Provider11 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
An ATM machine which deals in £5 notes is to come online in East London.
An ATM machine which deals in £5 notes is to come online in East London.
£700m Loss Announced by RBS08 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The UK's second-biggest bank has sustained significant damage from the credit crunch, its new trading figures prove.
The UK's second-biggest bank has sustained significant damage from the credit crunch, its new trading figures prove.
Current Accounts Slowdown Detected by Bank05 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
HSBC said today that around five percent less is being held in its current accounts than last year.
HSBC said today that around five percent less is being held in its current accounts than last year.
RBS 'Will Announce Biggest Loss in History'05 Aug 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A record £1.2 billion will be lost by Britain's second-largest bank for January-June 2008, it has been forecast.
A record £1.2 billion will be lost by Britain's second-largest bank for January-June 2008, it has been forecast.
Bank Hails Success of 'Dormant Accounts' Project30 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Thousands of customers have been reunited with lost or forgotten-about funds, according to Halifax.
Thousands of customers have been reunited with lost or forgotten-about funds, according to Halifax.
Government Embarrassed as 'Unbanked' Figures Rise25 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The increase in the number of Britons who don't have a bank account comes despite a pledge from ministers to halve this figure.
The increase in the number of Britons who don't have a bank account comes despite a pledge from ministers to halve this figure.
APACS Hails Internet Banking's Success24 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Online banking customers have risen by 505 percent over seven years, the payments association says.
Online banking customers have risen by 505 percent over seven years, the payments association says.
Misguided Criminal Uses Own Current Account Cheques to Rob Bank23 Jul 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
A man has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, after robbing not just one, but two banks using cheques from his own current account to write the demand notes.
A man has been arrested in Ocala, Florida, after robbing not just one, but two banks using cheques from his own current account to write the demand notes.
UK Bank Charges Student £800 ($1600) for Going 8p Overdrawn21 Jul 2008 | by Michael Ross
A student has been charged £800 in fees by her bank after her current account went overdrawn by just eight pence.
A student has been charged £800 in fees by her bank after her current account went overdrawn by just eight pence.
B&B Investors Back Rights Issue17 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The troubled lender has been given the go-ahead for its £400 million rights issue - its third attempt at the sale.
The troubled lender has been given the go-ahead for its £400 million rights issue - its third attempt at the sale.
OFT Criticises 'Opaque' Bank Account Terms16 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Banks need to be more transparent about rates and charges, it has been suggested.
Banks need to be more transparent about rates and charges, it has been suggested.
Overdraft Charges Case Reopens Today07 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The bank charge legal wrangle takes a step closer to becoming resolved, as a new High Court hearing begins today.
The bank charge legal wrangle takes a step closer to becoming resolved, as a new High Court hearing begins today.
New Security Services Introduced for Online Banking03 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A special "piece of mind" system is to be offered to internet customers for free by a high street bank.
A special "piece of mind" system is to be offered to internet customers for free by a high street bank.
US PIN Scam Reveals Security Failings03 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
Hackers are alleged to have remotely accessed customers' PIN details.
Hackers are alleged to have remotely accessed customers' PIN details.
Bank Issues 'Account Error' Denial02 Jul 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
A Shropshire teenager has claimed to have been wrongly credited with £2 million in his bank account.
A Shropshire teenager has claimed to have been wrongly credited with £2 million in his bank account.
Share Sale Announced at Barclays25 Jun 2008 | by Peter Wakeford
The bank is to create an extra £4.5 billion of new shares, in a capital-raising exercise.
The bank is to create an extra £4.5 billion of new shares, in a capital-raising exercise.
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