Experian, the global information services company, has announced that it has partnered with HypoVereinsbank (HVB), one of the largest commercial banks in Germany, to provide the bank and its corporate customers with a data validation and conversion service to aid compliance with the latest SEPA (Single Euro Payment Area) standards. ...
NS&I's Savings latest survey has found that this winter, the amount of money the population is saving has decreased to its lowest level for over two years. On average, the British public is now setting aside 6.25% of their monthly take-home income. This figure has fallen consistently since this time ...
VocaLink, the specialist provider of transaction services to banks, has launched a scheme to help raise money for Bonita Norris in her attempt to become the youngest British female to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in order to raise money for Global Angels.
VocaLink, as the official sponsor of the ...
Barclaycard's rollercoaster campaign has topped the AdWatch list of current advertising campaigns, with 60% of adults questioned by Marketing Magazine recalling the advert.
Launched on 22 January 2010, the advert tells the story of an adventurous and innovative commute to work - on a rollercoaster. Filmed in New York and Hollywood using ...
March 5th 2010
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35.6 million Brits are heading abroad for their main vacation this year, suggesting a shift from 2009’s ‘staycation’ trend
1/3 of holidaymakers blamed the UK’s recent cold weather as their main reason for travelling abroad to sunnier climes
1 in 3 Brits still plan to travel in the UK for shorter breaks
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The VocaLink Take Home Pay Index for February has continued January’s downward spiral to hit an all-time low of 1.0%. The combination of the two recent consecutive falls has nearly halved the index during that period, taking it from 1.9% in December to 1.0% in February, signifying the Index’s lowest ...
Giving back to the communities it serves is an integral part of Pioneer Services' workplace culture, and those efforts were recognized when the company received the “CSR Award for Workplace Innovation” from PR News during an event at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., Feb. 24. Pioneer Services received first place, ...
Halfpricesoft.com, a leading provider of easy-to-use payroll software and check printing software for accountants, small to medium size businesses and families, give buyers a new way to get free products by partnering with TrialPay, the leader in alternative online payments. Buyers can now get full version check printing software and ...
First time buyers who didn’t manage to find a new home before the government’s stamp duty concession ended shouldn’t despair, says a leading UK mortgage broker.
In an effort to tempt buyers into the market, the government removed the stamp duty levy on properties costing under £175,000 for just over a ...
One of the major advantages of today’s world is that we have choices in nearly everything we buy.
And considering that a mortgage is probably the biggest financial commitment we will ever make, then it’s the one decision that we should have some help with, to ensure that we get the ...
February 24th 2010
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Trading Floor, the website featuring commentary by Saxo Bank’s strategy team, is launching a news widget - a 'mini web site' - allowing the latest stories from Trading Floor to be placed on any website or blog by pasting a few lines of computer code.
The widget is the first of ...
NS&I has revealed new research that shows people across Britain are not yet planning for the changes to ISA entitlements this year and risk missing out on tax-free returns. Just 15% of Britons surveyed say they understand the new limits, which enables individuals to save up to £10,200 per year ...
To make it easier for the customers to understand the competitive credit card and credit report market, Free-Credit-Reports.com has introduced a reliable and quick free credit report online service free of cost. A good credit history is very important when customer is looking to get a certain amount of money from ...
M&S Home Insurance is advising anyone purchasing a ring before popping the question this Valentine’s Day to check it is covered by their existing home contents insurance.
Brits spend an average of £1,800 (source: confetti.co.uk quoted on thisismoney.co.uk) on an engagement ring. While many people may be tempted to take out ...
M&S Money has announced the launch if its new flexi cash ISA option, offering a variable rate of 2.65% AER/tax-free. This includes a bonus rate of 1.25% for 18 months from initial deposit.
Research commissioned by M&S Money revealed that people are now more concerned about easy access to their savings ...
Barclaycard has announced that it will be launching Barclaycard Freedom in March - the broadest retail rewards scheme the UK has ever known. The groundbreaking new loyalty scheme will be available to over eight million cardholders who will be able to earn rewards in an unprecedented number of shops, restaurants ...
MidCountry Bank was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (USDA) for utilizing federally-guaranteed mortgages that increased, and made more affordable, home ownership in rural Illinois. Each year the USDA honors lenders that excel in using the federal agency's guaranteed loan program in rural areas.
“In this ...
January 15th 2010
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Prudential has revealed new research that shows nearly six out of 10 financial advisers are concerned about possible regulatory action over asset allocation and fund selection decisions. The research found that 39 per cent of advisers are concerned they could face problems justifying decisions while another 19 per cent are ...
An effort to promote community service within its national workforce was recently recognized when MidCountry Bank's military banking division, Pioneer Services, was named a finalist for the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Workplace Innovation by PR News. The company received the honor for creating and offering all of its associates a Volunteer ...
Barclaycard Payment Acceptance reveals spending on credit and debit cards was up this Christmas compared with last year.
Barclaycard Payment Acceptance, one of the largest processors of debit and credit card transactions in the UK has announced that shoppers spent more on debit and credit cards from 19 December to 31 December ...
