Shoppers scared to go online

Posted in Banking, News on December 17th, 2007 Comments Off

A fifth of shoppers are too scared to shop online, research from internet security awareness campaign Getsafeonline.org has shown.

Norwich Union fined for exposing customers to fraud risk

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Norwich Union Life £1.26m for not having effective systems and controls in place to protect customers’ confidential information and manage its financial crime risks.

Effects of credit crunch predicted to continue

Posted in News, Save & Invest on December 14th, 2007 No Comments »

UK stock market volatility will persist into the New Year, according to fund manager New Star’s market predictions for 2008.

Britons stick to savings

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A massive 9 out of 10 British savers are keeping their money in banks and building societies, despite the recent cut in interest rates, according to research from Birmingham Midshires.

Last minute shoppers go £594m over budget

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Research from Egg has found that nearly 4 million Brits leave their gift shopping until the week before Christmas.

British Gas rates set to rise

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A trading statement by Centrica, owner of British Gas, shows clear signs of price hikes in the New Year.

Second income Britons

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A fifth of Britons (20%) boost their income with money earned from a hobby or interest, according to National Savings & Investments – collectively earning £26.44bn.