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Online Banking 'Boosted by Crunch'
Online Banking 'Boosted by Crunch'23 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
People are spending longer checking their internet bank accounts than on social networking, cahoot has revealed.

Lloyds TSB Launches 'Dormant Accounts' Drive
Lloyds TSB Launches 'Dormant Accounts' Drive18 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The bank is aiming to re-unite customers with funds they have lost or forgotten about.

Barclays Mulls Rights Issue, Plans Branch 'Makeovers'
Barclays Mulls Rights Issue, Plans Branch 'Makeovers'16 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The bank might sell extra shares to raise money - and has also been working on a "new look" for its branches.

Bank Governor Comments on Crunch
Bank Governor Comments on Crunch11 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Mervyn King has said that the crisis is set to continue, and that the central bank must take steps to prevent future crunches.

BBA Announces LIBOR Changes
BBA Announces LIBOR Changes11 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Guidlines for setting the inter-bank lending rate will be tightened, bankers have said.

FSA 'Stepped In' On B&B Rights Issue
FSA 'Stepped In' On B&B Rights Issue10 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Worries over risk led the City watchdog to lean on banks to support the share sale at the troubled bank.

HBOS Releases Rights Issue Information
HBOS Releases Rights Issue Information04 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Details of the £4 billion cash call for shareholders have been made public.

B&B Blames Fraud Losses For Trading Slump03 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The troubled bank made a loss over the four months to April due to a small number of mortgage frauds, it has claimed.

Bank Complaints 'Might Be Made Public'
Bank Complaints 'Might Be Made Public'29 May 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The financial regulator might soon release league tables of bank complaints, it has suggested.

Bank Charges Case: High Court Deadline Set
High Court Deadline Set for Bank Charges Case23 May 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The case which will decide whether or not bank charges are unfairly high will start before the end of the year, a judge has said.

Faster Payments Service 'To Be Rolled Out Next Week'
Faster Payments Service 'To Be Rolled Out Next Week'23 May 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
'Real time' transaction updates on bank statements will become a reality, thanks to the new Faster Payments Service.

Banks 'Might Appeal Charges Verdict'
Banks 'Might Appeal Charges Verdict'22 May 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Banks might appeal a recent court decision over whether or not their penalty charges are unfair.

Norwich Hails Impact Of Internet Banking
Norwich Hails Impact of Internet Banking19 May 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Managing bank accounts online has become central to many customers' lives, with many enjoying the convenience provided by internet banking.

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Bank Charges Test Case Result Goes Public24 Apr 2008  |  by Michael Saunders
The High Court have today ruled that further investigation into the fairness of bank charges is necessary.

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Banks To Speed Up Online Transfers 28 Feb 2008  |  by Daniel Calloway
APACS confirms we can expect the one day online bank transfer to be available in May 2008.

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Consumer Confusion - Why 'Small Print' Rules Need Updating05 Feb 2008  |  by Abigail Radnor
An independent review calls for banking 'small print' regulations to be updated after customers are bombarded by complex terms and conditions.

Bank of England
The Latest on Bank Charges18 Dec 2007  |  by Niki O'Callaghan
If you feel you've been unfairly charged by your bank we bring you the latest on your options.

ATM Machine
ATM Withdrawals Hit Record High12 Dec 2007  |  by Daniel Calloway
A new report out this week shows the base rate drop has sent us running to the shops.

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