News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 September
to Saturday 6 October 2007
Alliance and Leicester: ?30,000 makeover reaps rewards for Parkmore hotel
Experienced hoteliers, Jeremy and Louise Leeds, are reaping the rewards of their investment in Parkmore Hotel in Yarm, following their management buy in earlier this year.
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 5 October 2007)
Short term guaranteed bond rates fall says Baronworth Investment Services
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News from Baronworth Investment Services ( 5 October 2007)
Bupa acquires leading care home businesses in Australia and New Zealand
BUPA, the leading health and care company, today announced an agreement to acquire the controlling interest in the DCA Agedcare Group from DIAC Holdings NV
News from BUPA ( 5 October 2007)
New report shows many sleep-walking into retirement
A new report, published today by Defaqto, highlights the complacency that many people have about how they are going to fund their retirement.
News from Defaqto Ltd ( 5 October 2007)
Insurancewide.com issues 10 simple tips to save on car insurance...
In response to two industry research studies this week on car insurance premium levels, James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com has issued the following advice to insurance seekers:
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd ( 5 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on HBOS scrapping its mortgage lending targets
Commenting on HBOS scrapping its mortgage lending targets, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 5 October 2007)
8.5 million Brits risk financial future to start a 'second life'
More than 8.5 million Brits are risking their financial future when they split with one partner and begin a 'second life' with someone else, according to a major new report from Standard Life.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 5 October 2007)
Mike Naylor, uSwitch.com comments on House of Lords/Section 75 appeal of Consumer Credit Act (1974)
Naylor comments on three credit card companies appealing to the House of Lords yesterday to clarify if Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (S.75) applies to credit card purchases
News from uSwitch ( 5 October 2007)
Scottish and Southern Energy's break into water rubber stamped by Ofwat
Ofwat's announcement today that it has rubber stamped Scottish and Southern Energy's bid to become the first new water and sewerage company to serve domestic customers is welcomed by uSwitch.com
News from uSwitch ( 5 October 2007)
Fraud abroad drives up card fraud losses
Plastic card fraud up 26% in first six months of 2007
News from uSwitch ( 5 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on the launch of Bradford and Bingley's one-year fixed-rate ISA
Commenting on the launch of Bradford and Bingley's one-year fixed-rate ISA, paying 6.2 per cent AER, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 4 October 2007)
New Investment note from Barclays stockbrokers linked to performance of Europe's brightest stars
Invest in Europe's brightest stars with the European Blue-Chip Investment Note from Barclays Stockbrokers.
News from Barclays Wealth Management ( 3 October 2007)
Unimpressive!
The FSA has increased the limit of Financial Services Compensation Scheme cover so that the first ?35,000 of each depositor's claim is covered 100%.
News from Baronworth Investment Services ( 3 October 2007)
Are you insured for this winter's storm damage?
With the rise in incidents of 'extreme weather' in the UK, householders need to be aware of the exclusions incorporated in buildings and contents policies warns leading independent financial research
News from Defaqto Ltd ( 3 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on the increased deposit compensation limits of the FSCS
Commenting on the FSA's decision to increase the deposit compensation limits of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 3 October 2007)
Standard Life Wrap wins Best Wrap Platform award
Standard Life was recognised with two awards at the annual 'Pensions Management - Technology, Administration and Service Awards' ceremony in London on Wednesday 26 September.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 3 October 2007)
Standard Life Investments boosts global property coverage
Standard Life Investments today announced that it has strengthened its coverage of the listed property markets with the appointment of Anton Kwang* as Investment Director - Asia Pacific Property.
News from Standard Life Investments ( 3 October 2007)
Pennine motors announce a multi million pound deal to develop Skipton House site in Skipton
Pennine Motors have announced a multi million pound deal to develop the old bus depot at Skipton House, Thanet's Yard in Skipton, with funding from Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank.
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 1 October 2007)
Major investment at Grosvenor
Grosvenor, a leading specialist in the recycling and recovery of recyclable materials, has announced a major investment in a third 80,000 tonne production line at their head office site in Kent.
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 1 October 2007)
Barclaycard Business underlines strong customer service focus with senior appointment
Barclaycard Business has underlined its ongoing commitment to strengthening customer relationships with the appointment of renowned customer engagement specialist Peter Jones.
News from Barclaycard ( 1 October 2007)
BUPA ahead of the game
In anticipation of future Welfare Reform changes, BUPA has amended its Group Income Protection product so that individuals can receive a maximum benefit of 75% of their income
News from BUPA ( 1 October 2007)
Double your reason to save at Chelsea
From Saturday 29 September 2007 there are twice as many reasons to open a savings account with Chelsea, the UK's fifth largest building society.
News from Chelsea Building Society ( 1 October 2007)
first direct launches two new market leading two-year fixed rate offset mortgages at 5.49% and 5.99%
first direct has launched two market leading two-year fixed rate offset mortgages priced at 5.49% (6.9% APR) and 5.99% (6.8% APR).
News from first direct ( 1 October 2007)
Gartmore news in brief
Revitalised Interest in Emerging Markets as Growth Slows in the US
News from Gartmore ( 1 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on SAGA's withdrawal of its one year fixed rate bond
Commenting on SAGA's withdrawal of its one year fixed rate bond, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com,said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Coventry Building Society extending its esaver account to over 50s
Commenting on Coventry Building Society extending its esaver account to the over 50s, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 October 2007)
UK mobile users conned out of cash
37 per cent of people who have ever applied for a cashback mobile phone deal feel cashback terms and conditions are unfair
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 October 2007)
moneysupermarket.com comments on Scottish and Southern Energy's new Price Fix 2008 product
Commenting on Scottish and Southern Energy's new Price Fix 2008 product, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 1 October 2007)
Standard Life celebrates win at Arts and Business Awards
Standard Life has won the Arts, Business and Sustainability category at the Arts and Business Awards, in recognition of the company's ongoing partnership with Children's Classic Concerts.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 1 October 2007)
Standard Life adds Bill Mott's PSigma Income Fund to FundZone
Standard Life has announced that it has added the PSigma Income Fund to its mutual funds platform, FundZone, which was launched earlier this year.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 1 October 2007)
SLI launches European Smaller Companies SICAV
Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, today announced the launch of a European Smaller Companies Fund aimed at European institutional and retail investors.
News from Standard Life Investments ( 1 October 2007)
Ofwat to fine Thames Water £12 million - uSwitch.com comments
Water watchdog Ofwat has today said that it plans to fine Thames Water over £12 million.
News from uSwitch ( 1 October 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 32
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