News releases on Insidemoneytalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 January
to Saturday 12 January 2008
Stephen Timms MP to Outline Government policy on Corporate Social Responsibility
Stephen Timms MP will address some of the most senior Corporate Responsibility practitioners in the business community on 17 January
News from Cicero Consulting (11 January 2008)
No ifs, no buts: first direct will pass on in full any base rate cut tomorrow
first direct will pass on in full any Bank of England base rate cut tomorrow, 10 January, to all its variable rate mortgage customers.
News from first direct (11 January 2008)
Matt Morris, Policy Adviser at LifeSearch,
comments on the new ABI guidance on non-disclosure and treating customers fairly. ABI's new guidelines strongly welcomed by protection specialists LifeSearch.
News from LifeSearch (11 January 2008)
Almost 5.5 million Brits missed payments last year
5.46 million consumers adversely affect their credit rating by missing payments Brits see satellite TV as a bigger priority than card repayments
News from Moneysupermarket.com (11 January 2008)
House price fall entices eager homebuyers
One in ten buyers bring forward plans to buy a property as Fool.co.uk predicts house price falls
News from Motley Fool (11 January 2008)
Barclays Stockbrokers predicts the MPC will cut rates
Weakening property markets and tightening credit conditions will force the MPC to cut rates
News from Barclays Wealth Management (10 January 2008)
Cicero announces Retail Fund Platform of the Year Award 2008
At its International Platform Conference in February this year, Cicero Consulting will be announcing the winner of its Retail Fund Platform of the Year Award 2008.
News from Cicero Consulting (10 January 2008)
Check ahead before you book your holiday
Millions of holidaymakers risk false economy with January bargains by booking blighted dates
News from esure (10 January 2008)
Relaxed singles twice as likely to ignore MPC rate decision
Half of married or cohabiting couples worry about the impact of a rate change
News from Intelligent Finance (10 January 2008)
moneysupermarket.com comments on the forthcoming changes to the Banking Code
Commenting on the upcoming change to the Banking Code, which will transfer the responsibility for dealing with debt from borrowers to lenders,
News from Moneysupermarket.com (10 January 2008)
Standard Life's platform business appoints new Head of Communications
Standard Life Savings Limited has announced the appointment of Mark Polson as Head of Communications.
News from Standard Life Bank (10 January 2008)
Fitness comes first for the over fifties
Fitness and health concerns are top priorities for the over 50s
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 9 January 2008)
Giraffe puts consumers in the driving seat with its new online mortgage application
Giraffe Money has revamped its website and for the first time is offering online applications for direct customers via www.giraffemoney.co.uk
News from Bank of Ireland (UK Businesses) ( 9 January 2008)
More NHS patients could benefit from home healthcare
Patients and the NHS could benefit from treating even more people in their own homes, says Clinovia the leading provider of home healthcare services in the UK.
News from BUPA ( 9 January 2008)
Direct Line launches no claims discount protection for vandalism victims
Direct Line, the UK's leading car insurer is preserving no claims discount for customers who fall victim to vandals.
News from Direct Line ( 9 January 2008)
Fidelity International urges Government to review as yet unaddressed aspects of the Pensions Bill
Employer contribution levels not set out clearly
News from Fidelity International ( 9 January 2008)
Gartmore strengthens retail business with appointment of Richard Pursglove
Gartmore is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Pursglove from Cazenove Capital Management as Head of UK Retail.
News from Gartmore ( 9 January 2008)
Two New bmi American Express Credit Cards From MBNA
MBNA today announced the launch of two new credit cards with bmi after signing a new deal to provide credit cards for Heathrow's second largest airline.
News from MBNA Europe Bank ( 9 January 2008)
Ensure your insurance provides value
Save over £1,300 on your insurance by following ten top tips
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 9 January 2008)
Richard Mason comments on Direct Line's new no discount protection
Commenting on the launch of Direct Line's no claims discount protection for vandalism victims, Richard Mason, director of insurance at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 9 January 2008)
Severe weather forecasts to hit the UK - MORE TH>N offers homeowners and motorists essential advice
With many forecasters predicting severe weather conditions, with possible snow, ice and strong gales to hit Britain in the next few days,
News from MORE TH>N ( 9 January 2008)
MORE TH>N challenges industry with launch of new customer loyalty initiatives
Insurer tackles nation's irritation with loyalty not being rewarded
News from MORE TH>N ( 9 January 2008)
Scottish Widows urges the government to fulfil commitment to Personal Accounts
Annual limit on contributions of andpound;3,600 should be in the Bill Scottish Widows support the ban on transfers before 2017 Government should reconsider policy on women and pensions
News from Scottish Widows ( 9 January 2008)
Standard Life highlights issues with Personal Accounts as Pensions Bill receives second reading
The second reading of the Pensions Bill 2007 takes place today.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 9 January 2008)
SLI's Global Index Linked Bond Fund breaks £100M
Global fund manager, Standard Life Investments today announced that its highly successful Global Index Linked Bond Fund has broken the £100m mark.
News from Standard Life Investments ( 9 January 2008)
Gardening specialists in full bloom following management buy out deal
Two Wests and Elliott Limited, based in Chesterfield has announced a management buy out deal worth £600,000, with funding from Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank's South Yorkshire Business Centre.
News from Alliance & Leicester ( 7 January 2008)
Credit cards - breaking the mould
In recent times the credit card industry has done little to encourage customer loyalty, preferring instead to pursue new customers with a wide range of enticing introductory deals,
News from Defaqto Ltd ( 7 January 2008)
Automotive business failures fall in 2007
Company insolvency forecast to rise in 2008
News from Experian ( 7 January 2008)
Design-led properties without the deposit burden
The Exchange Insurance Company (ExCo) announces today that Bennett Property will be offering the Exchange Bond to buyers of new homes at its Southpoint development in Manchester.
News from Exchange Insurance Company ( 7 January 2008)
Gartmore News in Brief: AIM Stocks "Compelling Value" says Gartmore's Gervais Williams
AIM stocks have underperformed the FTSE Smaller Companies (excluding Investment Companies) Index over the past three years.
News from Gartmore ( 7 January 2008)
Insurancewide.com's winter driving guide
As the temperatures drop and snow falls, stay off the road and avoid making unnecessary journeys
News from Insurancewide.com Services Ltd ( 7 January 2008)
New Year, New Libor
Lower funding cost for lenders should yield better rates this month John Charcol Best buys and commentary
News from John Charcol ( 7 January 2008)
moneysupermarket.com comment on Bradford and Bingley's new easy access account
Commenting on Bradford and Bingley's new easy access account paying 6.4 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 7 January 2008)
Things to consider for 2008:
1) Get a good savings rate, with the base rate dropping make sure you have a good interest rate on your savings. Heritable Banks Easy Access Account is very competitive
News from Moneysupermarket.com ( 7 January 2008)
Only 3 months left to change your trust, warns Standard Life
With the start of the new tax year just over three months away, Standard Life is highlighting that those with certain types of trust have just three months left to consider making changes to them.
News from Standard Life Bank ( 7 January 2008)
Birthday treat for UK smaller companies fund
Leading fund manager, Standard Life Investments today announced that fund ratings agency,
News from Standard Life Investments ( 7 January 2008)
uSwitch.com comments on speculation that a big supplier may be announcing a price rise tomorrow
Tim Wolfenden, Head of Home Services at uSwitch.com, comments on mounting speculation that one of the big six suppliers may be announcing a price rise tomorrow:
News from uSwitch ( 7 January 2008)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 37
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