Postings proves savings market has its funny side City Comment: If some banks can’t compete with the Government, let them merge with those who can, or be repossessed Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Postings comments show savings market has its funny side City Comment: If some banks can’t compete with the Government, let them merge with those who can, or be repossessed Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Banks recognise savers need more help accessing best rates, says City regulator The Financial Conduct Authority said it had held a ‘constructive’ meeting with savings providers. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Mortgage lenders ‘ready to support customers’ as rates jump again Taking all 13 base rate rises into account, the average monthly tracker mortgage payment will have increased by £464.79, according to UK Finance. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Social media firms should reimburse online fraud victims, say UK bankers Boss of industry body UK Finance accuses tech companies of ‘profiting’ from scams on their platforms The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Nearly 80% of APP scam cases start online, says UK Finance About three-fifths of authorised push payment scam losses last year were reimbursed, according to UK Finance’s annual fraud figures. The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Risks and opportunities from green mortgages highlighted by FCA boss Green mortgages can play an increasingly significant role in helping borrowers reduce emissions from their homes, according to the FCA’s David Geale. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
New consumer duty could lead to reduced mortgage access, says UK Finance boss The measure coming into force from July 31 will set higher standards of consumer protection across financial services. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
UK banks brace for ‘windfall tax’ to help plug £40bn hole in public finances No commitment yet to cut banking surcharge after corporation tax U-turn, with sector facing headline tax rate of 33% The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Banking industry boss defends closure of half of Scotland's branches and ATMs He argued that it was 'uneconomic' to keep them open as demand for cash had fallen Insider UK · Jan 18, 2022