News Archive - Articles Published in Savings Accounts
Group Calls For 'Pro-Active' Action on Pensions29 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordImproving public perceptions of saving would help, according to the NAPF.
BSA Signals Support in Nationwide Savings Furore29 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe way the FSCS is funded needs to be looked at, the industry group said today.
'Unfair' Compensation Bill Slammed by Nationwide28 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordPayments to the FSCS remain a contentious issue to the building society, which has suffered a 69 percent drop in profits.
Poll Shows Severe Pension Savings Shortfall28 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordPrivate pension pots are not held by 50 percent of the working population - with youngsters even less likely to save.
Pensioners Compensation Fight Continues27 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordEquitable Life policyholders have got their day in court.
Older Workers Face Savings Concerns26 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordPeople are less confident that their pensions and savings will see them through a comfortable retirement.
Survey Shows 'Upbeat Building Society Bosses'22 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordHeads of societies predict their firms' finances to remain strong - but have expressed worry over the regulator's savings compensation levies.
Savings Deprioritised as 'Debt is Good' Culture Ends22 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordThere has been a big shift in the way Britons think about their finances, according to one financial planning firm.
Expert Calls for Re-Think on Markets20 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordChange needs to come in the retirement savings sector, Dr Ros Altmann said in a new report.
'Savings Intention' Poll Reveals Depleted Deposits20 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordPeople are putting less money by than before - but a significant number plan to save more in future.
With-Profits Savers in Compensation Wrangle20 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe FSA's plan for elderly with-profits policyholders' compensation is a 'backward step', according to one group.
Savers' Confidence 'Rising, but Still Weak'19 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordGovernment policy is discouraging a majority of people from putting money by, according to building society Nationwide.
Pensions Facing "Perfect Storm"18 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordCost pressures from the credit crunch are putting retirement savings scheme providers in a very difficult position, according to Standard Life.
Survey Uncovers Shock Savings Attitudes18 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford'High Wire Britain' is living without a safety net of savings, according to Scottish Provident.
Women 'Saving More Than Men'18 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordSignificant regional and gender-based differences have been uncovered by a cash savings study.
Workplace Savers 'See Schemes Suffer in Crunch'13 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordMany savers found out in a new report that their pension schemes are still deep in the red.
More than 4m Kids have Child Trust Funds12 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordNew figures from The Children's Mutual reveal the popularity of Child Trust Funds among parents.
Savings Account Providers Slam Equality Bill08 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordPreferential rates offered to over-50s could be on the way out, according to the BSA.
'Middle Way' Schemes Tipped by Pensions Experts07 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordAccording to the ACA, the government should become more flexible in its workplace pensions laws.
FSA 'Making Changes to Annuities Advice'01 May 2009 | by Peter WakefordA complaint from Legal & General has resulted in real time quotes becoming a 'real possibility'.