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Garden contents float away in the floods - are you covered?

Homeowners normally worry about plants being stolen, but this year they are more likely to be concerned about the contents of their garden floating away with the floods, says Defaqto.

News from Defaqto Ltd ( 2 August 2007)

Defaqto adds Equity Release to Aequos Engage

Defaqto announced today that it had added Equity Release information to Aequos Engage, the company's product search and selection engine designed especially for IFAs.

News from Defaqto Ltd ( 1 August 2007)

OFT court case may take 'years', says Defaqto

End of free banking is inevitable with cheque charges likely

News from Defaqto Ltd (30 July 2007)

Defaqto welcomes Treasury decision for FSA to regulate all travel insurance policies

Defaqto welcomes the decision by the Treasury for the FSA to extend the regulation of travel insurance policies.

News from Defaqto Ltd (29 June 2007)

Quarterly update of Free Multi-Manager Guide from Defaqto

Defaqto announced today that Issue 3 of guide "Blending Talents" is now available to be downloaded by financial advisers.

News from Defaqto Ltd (28 June 2007)

Offshore bond market powers ahead

Defaqto report highlights reasons behind success

News from Defaqto Ltd (25 June 2007)

Critical Illness industry failing to gain consumer trust

Opportunities to improve reputation not taken, says Defaqto

News from Defaqto Ltd (20 June 2007)

Return of annual fees is on the cards, says Defaqto

Annual fees on credit cards are set to become the "norm" by the end of this decade as providers seek to rebuild profits, leading financial research company Defaqto predicts.

News from Defaqto Ltd (28 May 2007)

Defaqto's Aequos engage beats sales targets

Since its launch, Defaqto's Aequos Engage, the online product search engine designed for IFAs covering life insurance, pensions and investments, has exceeded its sales target of 1,000 new customers.

News from Defaqto Ltd ( 7 May 2007)

Equity release no longer a last resort

Future demand will be driven by debt consolidation, says Defaqto Consumer choice limited by range of equity release products

News from Defaqto Ltd (24 April 2007)

SIPPS price war breaks out as tide turns on charges

Providers under pressure to cut fees, says Defaqto report

News from Defaqto Ltd (12 April 2007)

Defaqto launches new Product Comparison Tool for home insurance buyers

Specialist insurer Hiscox pioneers the comparison tool, helping consumers compare policies on quality

News from Defaqto Ltd (11 April 2007)

Threats to free banking have delayed OFT ruling, says Defaqto

Cap on charges is likely to be higher than Ł12 on certain items

News from Defaqto Ltd (30 March 2007)

Updated Multi-Manager guide free from Defaqto

Defaqto announced today that Issue 2 of "Blending Talents", the free guide to multi-manager investing, is now available to be downloaded by financial advisers.

News from Defaqto Ltd (21 March 2007)

Homeowners could avoid end of free banking

Current account and offset mortgages will avoid charges, says Defaqto

News from Defaqto Ltd (15 March 2007)

IFA satisfaction with Investment Providers revealed in new Defaqto Report

Investment providers are meeting the service level requirements of IFAs in only four out of ten most important service functions, a new report from leading financial research company Defaqto shows.

News from Defaqto Ltd (13 March 2007)

Extended trip policies added to Defaqto's travel insurance database

Defaqto announced today that it has added a new Extended Trip Travel insurance table to the Travel section of its Aequos Online database.

News from Defaqto Ltd ( 2 March 2007)

Free banking could 'disappear within two years'

Defaqto predicts banks will switch to 'Pay As You Go' charges or flat fees for current accounts

News from Defaqto Ltd (22 February 2007)

PPI mis-selling complaints 'could run into tens of thousands'

Consumers could face rate rises and compulsory bank charges, Defaqto warns. Defaqto urges overhaul of PPI products to boost consumer confidence

News from Defaqto Ltd (20 February 2007)

Burns-Anderson embraces Defaqto's Aequos Engage

Burns-Anderson announced today that it had taken on Defaqto's Aequos Engage as its preferred product search engine.

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