News Archive - Articles Published in Current Accounts
Online Banking 'Boosted by Crunch'23 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordPeople are spending longer checking their internet bank accounts than on social networking, cahoot has revealed.
Lloyds TSB Launches 'Dormant Accounts' Drive18 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe bank is aiming to re-unite customers with funds they have lost or forgotten about.
Barclays Mulls Rights Issue, Plans Branch 'Makeovers'16 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe bank might sell extra shares to raise money - and has also been working on a "new look" for its branches.
Bank Governor Comments on Crunch11 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMervyn 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 Changes11 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordGuidlines for setting the inter-bank lending rate will be tightened, bankers have said.
FSA 'Stepped In' On B&B Rights Issue10 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordWorries over risk led the City watchdog to lean on banks to support the share sale at the troubled bank.
HBOS Releases Rights Issue Information04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordDetails of the £4 billion cash call for shareholders have been made public.
B&B Blames Fraud Losses For Trading Slump03 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe 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'29 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe financial regulator might soon release league tables of bank complaints, it has suggested.
High Court Deadline Set for Bank Charges Case23 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe 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'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'22 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordBanks might appeal a recent court decision over whether or not their penalty charges are unfair.
Norwich Hails Impact of Internet Banking19 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordManaging bank accounts online has become central to many customers' lives, with many enjoying the convenience provided by internet banking.
Bank Charges Test Case Result Goes Public24 Apr 2008 | by Michael SaundersThe High Court have today ruled that further investigation into the fairness of bank charges is necessary.
Banks To Speed Up Online Transfers 28 Feb 2008 | by Daniel CallowayAPACS confirms we can expect the one day online bank transfer to be available in May 2008.
Consumer Confusion - Why 'Small Print' Rules Need Updating05 Feb 2008 | by Abigail RadnorAn independent review calls for banking 'small print' regulations to be updated after customers are bombarded by complex terms and conditions.
The Latest on Bank Charges18 Dec 2007 | by Niki O'CallaghanIf you feel you've been unfairly charged by your bank we bring you the latest on your options.
ATM Withdrawals Hit Record High12 Dec 2007 | by Daniel CallowayA new report out this week shows the base rate drop has sent us running to the shops.