News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 August
to Saturday 25 August 2007
Revised mortgage deals from Alliance and Leicester
New 2 year discount deal at 5.55%
News from Alliance & Leicester (24 August 2007)
Barclays/Woolwich and the acceptance of personal searches in HIPS
Various stories have suggested that Barclays/Woolwich will not accept personal searches included in Home Information Packs in connection with mortgages.
News from Barclays Group (24 August 2007)
Overgrown school area set for a makeover...BUPA style!
Two BUPA Health Insurance teams are getting ready to get their hands dirty on Wednesday 29th August.
News from BUPA (24 August 2007)
Regular saving can take the sting out of market falls, says Fidelity International
Investors who save regularly can capitalise on "pound cost averaging"
News from Fidelity International (24 August 2007)
Fixed rates fall but not as low as trackers
The mortgage wagon may finally have reached the top of the hill
News from John Charcol (24 August 2007)
We fear for our future, but live for now
Poverty scares us, but not enough to stop us spending, says Scottish Widows
News from Scottish Widows (24 August 2007)
Alliance and Leicester demonstrates commitment to project finance sector
Bank appoints new Head of Global Infrastructure
News from Alliance & Leicester (23 August 2007)
Rain drain doubles at Britain soaks
Barclays reveals twice as many of us plan to buy property abroad
News from Barclays Group (23 August 2007)
Charcol launches "simple to switch" tracker
Market leading lifetime tracker with none of the fees*
News from John Charcol (23 August 2007)
Standard Life comments on "Freeing Britain to Compete" IHT proposals
On 17 August 2007 the Economic Competitiveness Policy Group (ECPG) published its 211 page report looking at equipping the UK for globalisation.
News from Standard Life Bank (23 August 2007)
Alliance and Leicester comments on today's CML lending figures
Stephen Leonard, Director of Mortgages at Alliance and Leicester, says:
News from Alliance & Leicester (22 August 2007)
Allianz Insurance holds first Wellbeing Conference
Allianz Insurance will welcome some of the leading figures in the occupational health industry at its first Wellbeing Conference.
News from Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc (22 August 2007)
Investors continue to seek opportunities from market volatilty
Barclays Stockbrokers saw 58% of clients buying on Friday (compared to 42% sells)
News from Barclays Wealth Management (22 August 2007)
Barclays puts the wheels in motion for motor loans
Barclays has launched a new personal loan package designed specifically for motorists borrowing money for a car.
News from Barclays Group (22 August 2007)
Income protection insurance needs a revolution
Defaqto report blames provider apathy for poor sales
News from Defaqto Ltd (22 August 2007)
The average school bag is worth £265!
Three fifths of pupils take a mobile phone into class - esure reminds parents to ensure their kids' bags are insured -
News from esure (22 August 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Powergen's new fixed rate product
Commenting on Powergen's new fixed rate product, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com (22 August 2007)
Slam the brakes on showroom finance
Brits buying a new 57 car next month could waste £140 million in interest Beware expensive renewals on motor insurance
News from Moneysupermarket.com (22 August 2007)
Alliance and Leicester: First time buyers win with a combined mortgage and personal loan
Brokers say bundled deals help customers take first steps up the property ladder.
News from Alliance & Leicester (20 August 2007)
Brits abroad leave themselves exposed to identity theft
Holidaymakers planning their summer holiday are today warned to be extra vigilant with their personal information and belongings.
News from Capital One Bank Europe PLC (20 August 2007)
Eight ways to stop student debt becoming a disaster
Doing your homework on your finances is a low priority when you start university - but with the average cost of first-year student debt now at £6000 it's now more important to watch your spending
News from CreditExpert (20 August 2007)
Be clued up before hitting the forecourt on 1 September
esure shows motorists ways to drive down the cost of insuring, buying and financing a new '57' plate car
News from esure (20 August 2007)
Fidelity International global bond portfolios - overweight credit, underweight Eurozone bonds
Fidelity's global bond portfolio managers have continued to see the current bond market volatility as an opportunity for selective buying opportunities
News from Fidelity International (20 August 2007)
Gartmore News in Brief
Don't overlook Cisco in search for 'new Google', says Gartmore
News from Gartmore (20 August 2007)
Foul fix on financial fees
The number of fees in the UK has increased in the past year Banks give with one hand and take with the other
News from Moneysupermarket.com (20 August 2007)
Broadband technical support available... if you can afford it
Consumers spend £31 million a year calling broadband technical helplines - on top of the £2.8 billion they already pay for their broadband service
News from uSwitch (20 August 2007)
British holidaymakers to pay £759 million for using credit cards overseas warns uSwitch.com
Latest money making moves:
News from uSwitch (20 August 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 27
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