Mortgage repayments soar following increase in standard variable rates
Borrowers are facing high mortgage repayments following a hike in standard variable rates by building societies.
Updated: Fri Feb 12 2010
Prudential reveals a return to stock market as interest rates prompt rush for risk assets
Prudential research reveals financial advisers are predicting a return to the stock market as low interest rates prompt rush for risk assets
Updated: Fri Feb 12 2010
The Children's Mutual reports CTFs have revolutionised child savings
The Children's Mutual has identified that, five years on from the first Child Trust Fund vouchers being issued, the CTF has revolutionised long terms savings for children
Updated: Fri Feb 12 2010
Allen & Overy strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with Australian launch
Allen & Overy strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with Australian launch
Updated: Tue Feb 09 2010
Audit Concept becomes correspondent firm of Russell Bedford International in Morocco
Addition of correspondent firm in Morocco completes Russell Bedford coverage in key North African countries
Updated: Mon Feb 08 2010
Brunel Franklin helps Derby man win major PPI payout
When Matthew Green of Stenson Fields, Derby, took out a secured loan, he thought some element of payment protection insurance might be useful. What he didn’t realise, however, was that he would end up paying many thousands of pounds for less than one year of cover.
Updated: Mon Feb 08 2010
Global energy companies get serious about biofuels
February 2010 may become known as the day that the world got serious about biofuels, as Shell announces a massive $12 billion deal into a biofuel production venture, and agricultural land investments go from strength to strength.
Updated: Mon Feb 08 2010
Information Edge launches brand new cost-effective financial consolidation, management reporting and
It was announced today software solutions provider Information Edge has launched its financial consolidation, management reporting and modelling software solution.
Updated: Sat Feb 06 2010
eToro launches Micro Lot feature enabling Forex trading with as little as £1.50 a trade
eToro offers new traders opportunity to take a punt on the currency markets for minimal outlay of £1.50 per trade
Updated: Fri Feb 05 2010
Brookson launches new healthcare initiative for customers
Brookson launches private medical insurance product with Bupa
Updated: Tue Feb 02 2010
Brookson purchases the latest in Customer Relationship Management Software
Brookson has purchased the latest Customer Relationship Management software from K3 Business Technology Group to drive new business through highly structured sales and marketing campaigns
Updated: Tue Feb 02 2010
Brunel Franklin wins thousands for London family
Faced with some unexpected bills and the rising cost of living, father-of three Trevor Lynch of Streatham took out a £48,000 loan with Paragon which used brokers Central Capital/Central Trust. The company arranged the loan over the telephone and offered him more than three times the amount he’d asked to borrow.
Updated: Tue Feb 02 2010
Prudential warns of widespread over-reliance on state pension
Prudential has warns of Brits over-reliance on the state as new research highlights that one in five of those planning to retire in 2010 have no pension
Updated: Fri Jan 29 2010
The Childrens Mutual reports parents persist in saving
The Children's Mutual has identified parents' engagement with Child Trust Funds and saving for their children is stronger than previously believed
Updated: Fri Jan 29 2010
Barclaycard reveals new advert
Barclaycard has unveiled its latest advert which shows an innovative and liberating world where customers' lives are made easier
Updated: Wed Jan 27 2010
64% don’t seek advice before investing
Investors are taking their money into their own hands, according to recent research by independent financial services provider Fair Investment Company.
Updated: Tue Jan 26 2010
Barclaycard brings freedom to over 30,000 retail outlets across the UK
Barclaycard announce that over eight million cardholders are to get something extra from Barclaycard Freedom
Updated: Tue Jan 26 2010
LV= launches new 50 Plus plan TV advert
LV= has launched a new TV advertisement for it's over 50s life insurance product, the 50 Plus plan
Updated: Tue Jan 26 2010
Sustainable biofuels to run commercial jets
The use of biofuels as a sustainable replacement to fossil fuels look set to keep developing at a rapid pace as a major consortium of airlines have announced plans to develop the fuel for the industry. The expected extra boost for biofuel demand will create an opportunity for alternative energy investors.
Updated: Mon Jan 25 2010
Global Payment Provider Intercash Launches New Card Programs
Intercash has launched new card programs with added functionality. They will be exhibiting at the upcoming International Gaming Expo (IGE) and London Affiliate Conference (LAC).
Updated: Sat Jan 23 2010
Brookson joined by new tax and IT specialists to head up growing departments
Brookson introduces their new tax specialist, Matt Fryer and their IT Specialist, Lee Kingshott
Updated: Fri Jan 22 2010
Brookson launches its sole trader service
Brookson has introduced its sole trader service that provides tax advice as well as invoicing and bookkeeping support to the self-employed working as sole traders
Updated: Thu Jan 21 2010
Prudential launches five new risk rated portfolios
Prudential has announced the launch of five new risk-rated portfolios allowing advisors to access asset allocation and fund selection expertise in one place
Updated: Thu Jan 21 2010
Insurance Premiums set to rise in 2010.
Car owners could see insurance costs rise by up to 20 per cent over the coming year.
Updated: Tue Jan 19 2010
Orchard Growth CEO challenges John Penrose, Shadow Minister for Business, at London Stock Exchange A
Ash Mehta attended the recent AIM conference held at the London Stock Exchange with a keynote address from John Penrose, Shadow Minister for Business, providing the opportunity to challenge the opposition's plans for small business regulation
Updated: Tue Jan 19 2010