News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 July
to Saturday 28 July 2007
Discrimination in workplace on the up, says Allianz
Tribunal costs for UK SMEs are rapidly increasing as staff discrimination cases have rocketed and, with new age discrimination laws now in force, many will be expecting to see further increases
News from Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc (27 July 2007)
Barclays launches pre-pay Travel Money Card - offering a secure way to spend money overseas
Barclays has launched a new free and secure pre-pay chip and PIN card which can be used throughout the world at cash machines and anywhere VISA is accepted.
News from Barclays Group (27 July 2007)
Guaranteed Bond rates up
Baronworth up to date Guaranteed Annual Income, Monthly Income and Growth Bond Surveys.
News from Baronworth Investment Services (27 July 2007)
Tomorrow calls for better annuity education
Two-thirds* of financial advisers underestimate the number of people that qualify for an enhanced annuity
News from Tomorrow (27 July 2007)
Now trackers join the great disappearing act
No more money at half a per cent below bank rate John Charcol Mortgage News and Best Buys
News from John Charcol (27 July 2007)
"Fee - fi - fo - fum" - the giant credit card fee racket
Credit card holders paid at least £230m in penalty fees over the past 12 months
News from Moneysupermarket.com (27 July 2007)
Three months until digital TV switchover begins, poll reveals 33 million are still not 'tuned in'
Three months to go until the first UK TV region loses its analogue signal to digital and the latest uSwitch.com poll shows that overall awareness is up - but only just.
News from uSwitch (27 July 2007)
New visa pre-paid card from Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank takes the cash out of expenses
Launch of pre-paid card for employers to handle expenses
News from Alliance & Leicester (26 July 2007)
Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank launches treasury risk solutions offering
New team established to offer foreign exchange and interest rate solutions for business customers
News from Alliance & Leicester (26 July 2007)
New investment note from Barclays Stockbrokers enables investors to benefit
Investment Note linked to the performance of global financial services
News from Barclays Wealth Management (26 July 2007)
Brits fail to add their identity to holiday protection checklist
ID Fraud is still on the increase
News from CreditExpert (26 July 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comment on the Housing Green Paper
Commenting on the Housing Green Paper, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (26 July 2007)
SandP rating raised for Allianz
After sustained strong financial performance in recent years, the ratings of Allianz Insurance and Allianz SE have been raised by Standard and Poor's to AA- and AA respectively
News from Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc (25 July 2007)
Magical insurance for wealthy young celebs
As Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe looks forward to gaining access to his £23m fortune on his 18th birthday, young celebrities are being reminded of the need for specialist insurance
News from Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc (25 July 2007)
Protect against green "sticky" fingers
Gardens have become outside dining rooms, kitchen and playgrounds with all the equipment to match which still needs protecting warns American Express Insurance Services.
News from American Express (25 July 2007)
Barclays to take investment education to the high street
Barclays Financial Planning is launching an education programme starting with a series of investment seminars, aimed at educating customers on investment opportunities
News from Barclays Group (25 July 2007)
New product from Bank of Ireland offshore
Bank of Ireland (I.O.M.) Limited, in conjunction with its branch Bristol and West International, based in Guernsey, has launched the Global Growth Bond.
News from Bank of Ireland (UK Businesses) (25 July 2007)
BUPA finance team complete community challenge four times over
Cavendish Primary School, Manchester recently received a makeover thanks to local BUPA employees who donned their dungarees to help improve the standard of the school's outdoor facilities.
News from BUPA (25 July 2007)
Direct Line flood response - update
Britain's leading home and car insurer, Direct Line, has mobilised its resources this weekend to deal with the second wave of unprecedented summer floods that began on Friday afternoon.
News from Direct Line (25 July 2007)
Life cover has never been cheaper
The cost of life insurance cover from Standard Life has fallen on average by 32% in the last ten years
News from Standard Life Bank (25 July 2007)
Alliance and Leicester comments on the latest CML lending figures
Stephen Leonard, Director of Mortgages at Alliance and Leicester, says:...
News from Alliance & Leicester (23 July 2007)
Barclaycard Football - offering great rewards, rates and prizes to football fans
Barclaycard has launched Barclaycard Football, a new credit card which gives fans 0% interest offers on season ticket purchases and balance transfers, and reward points on selected spending
News from Barclaycard (23 July 2007)
Unbeatable Guaranteed Bond rates for BIG investments
See the link at the end of this document for Baronworth's up to date Guaranteed Annual Income, Monthly Income and Growth Bond Surveys.
News from Baronworth Investment Services (23 July 2007)
True cost of losing your wallet revealed by Capital One
Losing your wallet can cost you more than your spare change
News from Capital One Bank Europe PLC (23 July 2007)
Novice driver proposals - two thirds of drivers take at least one year to pass test
Following MPs' proposals to introduce a minimum 12-month learning period for novice drivers, Churchill Car Insurance reveals three quarters of British motorists take a year to pass their driving test.
News from Churchill Insurance (23 July 2007)
Don't forget your sunscreen... and your travel insurance
Ensuring proper travel insurance cover is in place for holidays abroad is essential, so holidaymakers should avoid leaving themselves exposed warns Churchill Insurance.
News from Churchill Insurance (23 July 2007)
Flood update from Direct Line
With flash floods hitting the country and Met Office warnings of further severe weather this weekend, Direct Line is doubling the number of staff in its contact centres
News from Direct Line (23 July 2007)
UK holidays set to soar in popularity by 2027 says Direct Line
Holidays in the UK are set to soar in popularity despite this summer's poor weather.
News from Direct Line (23 July 2007)
Gartmore News in Brief
In this weeks News in Brief from Gartmore:
News from Gartmore (23 July 2007)
Insurancewide.com urges potential flood victims to update cover limits
James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com, advises potential flood victims to update home insurance cover and offers advice on protecting homes against damage from heavy rainfall.
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd (23 July 2007)
Insurancewide.com challenges 'middlemen' claim by Direct Line
Insurancewide.com chief executive James Harrison responds to Direct Line advertising campaign and Deloitte report findings.
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd (23 July 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Virgin's balance transfer increase
Commenting on Virgin increasing its 0 per cent offer on balance transfers to a market leading 15 months, Robert Kenley, head of credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (23 July 2007)
The day Britain goes overdrawn
On average working Brits unable to stay in the black go overdrawn on the 20th of the month1
News from Moneysupermarket.com (23 July 2007)
Standard Life International Bond now available in Channel Islands and Isle of Man
Standard Life International is pleased to announce that the company can now accept business from residents of, and trusts based in, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
News from Standard Life Bank (23 July 2007)
Innovative new energy plan needs a 'buyer beware' stamp
British Gas' new wholesale market tracker will allow consumers to peg their energy bills to the wholesale energy market.
News from uSwitch (23 July 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 35
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