News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 February
to Saturday 3 March 2007
American Express increases travel cover
Responding to reports that credit card companies have increased travel cover1, American Express can confirm that in April 2006 it broadened the travel services offered on its Platinum Charge Card.
News from American Express ( 2 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)
Gartmore News in Brief
Gartmore's view on recent market activity
News from Gartmore ( 2 March 2007)
Gartmore growth opportunities raises GBP30 million of new assets
Gartmore Growth Opportunities plc ("GGO" or the "Company") announces the results of the offer for subscription of conversion shares ("'C' Shares") (the "Offer").
News from Gartmore ( 2 March 2007)
HSA introduces occupational health and health screening to its corporate health plan
HSA is delighted to announce that it is relaunching the popular WorkWell plan, to include new key benefits.
News from HSA ( 2 March 2007)
Standard Life plc: Board changes
The Board of Standard Life announces the following Board changes.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 2 March 2007)
EDF Energy moves into new Territories
EDF Energy is expanding its online tariff to cover a further 9 electricity regions.
News from uSwitch ( 2 March 2007)
uSwitch.com comments on the Royal Bank of Scotland's Group profit announcement of GBP9.414 billion
Following the Royal Bank of Scotland's Group profit of £9.414 billion, Nick White, Director of Financial Services at independent price comparison and switching website uSwitch.com, comments:
News from uSwitch ( 2 March 2007)
Is 'free' the way forward for the mobile phone market?
O2, the largest mobile phone network in the UK with 17.6 million customers, focuses on 'free' minutes and offers to maintain and boost customer base
News from uSwitch ( 2 March 2007)
Alliance and Leicester - new mortgage deals
AandL launches brand new stepped mortgage Improved range of mortgages
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 1 March 2007)
Baronworth Investment Services: Guaranteed bond rates still good
We enclose our up to date Guaranteed Annual Income, Monthly Income and Growth Bond Surveys.
News from Baronworth Investment Services ( 1 March 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on the launch of Tiscali TV Service
Commenting on the launch of Tiscali TV Service, Jason Lloyd, head of broadband, moneysupermarket.com said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 March 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on further price cuts from British Gas today
Commenting on British Gas announcing further price cuts today to its online product, Click Energy, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 March 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Scottish and Southern Energy's price cuts
Commenting on Scottish and Southern Energy's price cuts announced today, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 March 2007)
Standard Life Investments 'Focus on Funds' Goes Live!
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments will today launch its new 'Focus on Funds' dedicated web area.
News from Standard Life Investments ( 1 March 2007)
uSwitch.com: Energy price cut
Scottish and Southern Energy's move today:
News from uSwitch ( 1 March 2007)
uSwitch: Short term pain, long term gain - Virgin Media announces fourth quarter results
Losses of GBP122.1 million are significant but essential to leapfrog Sky in customer acquisition
News from uSwitch ( 1 March 2007)
Rent payment service to be made more convenient, says Alliance and Leicester
Extended payment network available to customers of Bootle based One Vision Housing
News from Alliance & Leicester (28 February 2007)
Testing times for motorists who fail to pass driving tests says Churchill
More than four million Brits (10 per cent) have found learning to drive so traumatic they have spent GBP3.2 BILLION* on lessons - then given up, according to a new study.
News from Churchill Insurance (28 February 2007)
John Charcol: Exit Fees - deadline for lender decisions 28th February
Industry waits for lenders to break 'deafening' silence
News from John Charcol (28 February 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Powergen's price cuts
Commenting on Powergen's price cuts announced today, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (28 February 2007)
New funds available on Standard Life Bonds and Pensions
Standard Life has announced that a further 14 funds have been added to its Life and Pensions range.
News from Standard Life Bank (28 February 2007)
uSwitch: Powergen to be cheapest supplier... in 62 days time
Powergen's move today:
News from uSwitch (28 February 2007)
Bank named Best Business Current Account Provider for a record fifth year
Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank has been voted 'Best Business Current Account Provider' by leading independent finance guide Business Moneyfacts for the fifth successive year.
News from Alliance & Leicester (27 February 2007)
Extra protection for new car buyers this March
New car buyers waiting to purchase the first '07 registrations in March should check their insurance cover before leaving the garage forecourt, warns American Express Insurance Services.
News from American Express (27 February 2007)
Global warming not on the radar as cash flow is the real threat hanging over small business owners
Loss of income and customers not paying are the biggest threats to small and medium businesses in the UK according to a survey from BarclaysInsur Business Insurance.
News from Barclays Group (27 February 2007)
Fidelity International launches PEP and ISA withdrawal facility
Free service ideal for investors at or near retirement
News from Fidelity International (27 February 2007)
Car insurers gear up for higher premiums as more drivers are convicted
Insurancewide.com comments on the new mobile phone/driving laws which are set to take effect tomorrow.
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd (27 February 2007)
Rise of plus size mortgages should mean costs come down
Commenting on the news today that more and more homebuyers are taking out 100 per cent mortgages, Ray Boulger, senior technical manager at independent mortgage broker John Charcol, said:
News from John Charcol (27 February 2007)
New addition at ACLP
Allianz Cornhill has appointed Sue Powell as Before the Event (BTE) claims handler.
News from Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc (26 February 2007)
Insight's diversified target return fund marks two years of solid performance
The Insight Investment Diversified Target Return Fund (DTR) is celebrating its second anniversary with impressive performance figures combined with exceptionally low volatility.
News from Insight Investment (26 February 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Scottish Power's price reduction
Commenting on Scottish Power's price reduction to their online capped dual fuel product, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (26 February 2007)
Scottish Widows 2006 full year results
Key highlights are as follows:
News from Scottish Widows (26 February 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 33
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