Several institutions have sweetened their savings deals to entice new business, but there can be catches. We take a look.
Some building societies are paying 13% to Pibs investors… but there are dangers
Sunday, September 18th, 2011They are investors holding permanent interest-bearing shares (Pibs) issued by the society – usually many years ago – that pay a fixed rate of interest.
How big reforms will make it easier to ‘divorce’ your bank
Sunday, September 18th, 2011The long-awaited Independent Commission on Banking report was unveiled last week and should herald easier current account switching. We assess the ICB’s recommendations.
DIRECTOR’S DEALINGS: How to take a share of the directors’ cut
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Midas’s new column looks at what board members are buying and selling. If prizes were awarded to the most committed chief executives, Anil Agarwal of Vedanta and Amjad Bseisu of EnQuest would be in the running.
Make sure the school fees are covered in case of catastrophe
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Anna Marshi, 51, who lives in central London, took out insurance that guaranteed to cover school bills for her three children, who were all attending private schools in London, should she or her husband die.
The Co-op is emerging as a favourite to buy the 632 branches being put up for sale by Lloyds
Sunday, September 18th, 2011Last week’s report by the Independent Banking Commission said the disposal should be designed to create a major banking competitor with at least a six per cent share of the current account market.
Kate’s touch helps Prince’s Trust proteges
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011Jewellery brand La Diosa shot to fame after Kate Middleton was said to have been touched by a pendant designed to celebrate her wedding.
Students show how to beat the Footsie
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011The ifs Student Investor Challenge is one of the most exciting financial competitions in Britain, giving young investors the chance to pit their wits against the stock market and show genuine financial nous.
