No such thing as free banking, says FSA's Andrew BaileyRegulator's senior executive also claims "suicidal competition" to blame for mis-selling of PPI.
Northern Rock bought by Virgin Money: what it means for youIt’s bad news for taxpayers, but banking customers should welcome the move.
Earn £573 from Santander, Halifax and First DirectIf you switch current account, you can make a nice bit of cash. But with the right tactics you could make as much as £573 over a year.
Junior ISAs: where can you get them?Junior ISAs are a good idea but several big banks aren’t supporting this new tax-free vehicle at launch.
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Halifax launches savings account lotteryHalifax is launching a monthly prize draw where savers could win as much as £100,000. We take a closer look at these new lottery-style accounts, which aren't dissimilar from Premium Bonds.
FSA plans clampdown on packaged current accountsThe FSA is set to announce a clampdown on expensive ‘premium’ current accounts. Are any of these accounts actually worth having?
Current account switching to get easierNew rules are going to make moving your current account even quicker. Find out what's happening and why you should think about switching.
Are joint bank accounts a good idea?New research shows that more than a third of couples don’t have a joint bank account. We look at the reasons why and what other options couples have when it comes to managing their finances.
Junior ISA limit raised to £3,600The government has announced that the tax-free limit on Junior ISAs - due to be introduced in November - will now be £3,600, higher than originally expected. Here's what you need to know.
Your bank's most annoying habitsOffshore call centres and reserving best rates for new customers ranked highly in our survey of annoying bank habits.
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