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'Unfair' Compensation Bill Slammed by Nationwide
'Unfair' Compensation Bill Slammed by Nationwide28 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Payments to the FSCS remain a contentious issue to the building society, which has suffered a 69 percent drop in profits.

FSA Reveals Bank Stress Test Information
FSA Reveals Bank Stress Test Information28 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Further details of the process have been released - following the refusal of a Freedom of Information request on the matter last week.

200Mbps Home Broadband Moves Closer
200Mbps Home Broadband Moves Closer28 May 2009  |  by Jayne Davison
Motorola has suggested that home broadband capable of speeds of 200Mbps is a step closer after Virgin Media chose the firm's termination system to power its new network.

Route Planner Data Highlights 'Staycation' Popularity
Route Planner Data Highlights 'Staycation' Popularity29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
People are taking pleasure trips in the UK rather than abroad to save money.

BSA Signals Support in Nationwide Savings Furore
BSA Signals Support in Nationwide Savings Furore29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
The way the FSCS is funded needs to be looked at, the industry group said today.

Nationwide Records Rise in House Prices
Nationwide Records Rise in House Prices29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
House prices increased by 1.2 percent during May according to the latest figures from Nationwide.

Fund Inflows 'On The Up'
Fund Inflows 'On The Up'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Investment funds enjoyed strong sales in April, data released by an industry group has shown.

Bingo Firm Launches Tax Campaign
Bingo Firm Launches Tax Campaign29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Players and employees alike have teamed up to protest against a proposed increase in bingo tax.

Credit Card Providers 'Should Get Act Together on FPS'
Credit Card Providers 'Should Get Act Together on FPS'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Consumer group Which? has called for more effort from the credit card and banking industry in raising awareness of the Faster Payments Service.

Mobile Payment Popularity 'to Grow Steadily'
Mobile Payment Popularity 'to Grow Steadily'29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Consumers will become increasingly likely to make credit card payments via mobile phone in the future, according to a new report.

Group Calls For 'Pro-Active' Action on Pensions
Group Calls For 'Pro-Active' Action on Pensions29 May 2009  |  by Peter Wakeford
Improving public perceptions of saving would help, according to the NAPF.

Crisis Hits Rich as Swiss Watch Sales Plunge
Crisis Hits Rich as Swiss Watch Sales Plunge29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
A 25 percent drop in exports was marked by the Swiss trade body.

Citizens Advice Bureau Asks For More Volunteers
Citizens Advice Bureau Asks For More Volunteers 29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
The recession has resulted in increased demand for the charity's services.

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