United Kingdom Banking News

A new scheme, which has been introduced by the Westminster government, could mean good things for small businesses in terms of finance.

Award-winning Risk Manager, Joachim Adenusi, has created a cutting-edge “risk edutainment” training course with an African folklore twist, to help struggling businesses combat threats and embrace opportunities in the recession.

BOARD is pleased to confirm their latest client, Bank of Cyprus UK, a division of Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited, the leading Cypriot banking and financial services group.

Independent financial advisors should prepare for rises of 50 percent – or even more - on their professional indemnity insurance, according to a broker who has been working in the market for more than 25 years.

As the Bank of England prepares to receive sweeping new regulatory powers, a battle is raging over how the Bank itself should be governed.

Many Brits are tightening their wallets further this year, the last two months saw a rise of Brits seeking debt advice. This could be seen as being inevitable, but could also be down to loan companies misleading companies.

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK, UK – Students from around the world are set to descend upon the University of Warwick for eleventh annual Warwick Economics Summit from Friday 17 February – Sunday 19 February 2012.

Many people have their money in Isas believing they are getting a reasonable amount of interest, yet you could be receiving as little as 0.05% on your savings as most Isas interest rates drop drastically after bonuses etc. on the account expire

Micro Focus Server Enterprise Edition enables CSC Celeriti software to meet the needs of banks of all sizes

Expats continue to have a high level of trust in banks abroad - despite the ongoing financial crisis.

Figures just released show that for the second year running, savings and mortgage bank Skipton International has retained the top spot for new Guernsey mortgage lending.

Managing Director of Fast Growing Cheshire Software Company Is Hand-Picked For Investment Bank's Prestigeous Small Business Initiative

In March 2009, the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) rules on the recording of telephone conversations and electronic communications came into force. The taping rules were introduced to help the FSA in the detection of market abuse.

Just two weeks to go until the doors open for the leading Nordic Card Markets conference in Copenhagen.

The forecast for Britain's economy looks bleak. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said economic activity across OECD countries, including the UK, is at its weakest in two years

19 December 2011: As a special festive gift we’re offering all customers the chance to listen to the sound track from our TV advertising on a mobile or to download it to a computer. This follows requests for the music from a number of customers.

- Export turnover grows by 42 per cent in last quarter - Domestic turnover increases

A report by Citizens Advice Scotland has shown that Dumfries in Galloway has a Scottish debt misery to the value of £27,927,166 compared to £26,448,693 the previous year. A 5% increase.

Payday loan lenders fight back against the bad press concerning Payday loans, this campaign is to represent the true nature of the term "APR" that is imposed upon Payday loans although deemed not applicable by many persons and organisations.

Saxo Bank and ICAP Shipping announce the first ever execution of container freight swap agreed in US dollars

LONDON - Thomas Murray, the specialist custody rating, risk management and research firm has affirmed the CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (CDS) rating as 'AA' which represents very low risk overall.

The Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a series of measures which aims to support UK business growth, which has taken a back step in the last year.

Europe presents considerable opportunities for serious players in the areas of contactless, prepaid and mobile payment, according to the latest issue of the European Payment Cards Yearbook.

UK consumers will often wonder how they can make the best out of their existing funds and people will go to much longer lengths to maximise their investments than they previously would have done.

The annual Trade Credit, Bond and Political Risk Insurance Dinner – hosted by leading credit insurer Coface – has raised over £15,000 for education charity SkillForce.

Don't let the Public Service cuts affect your family, ask your employer , to reduce their Government spending on Carbon Taxes, by ensuring you work from a home office.

With long term lending becoming far more difficult these days short term loans have risen in popularity. Offering between £1-£500 these loans offer quick cash for people in desperate need, but at what expense?

Vantage FX UK provides a daily overview of the news activity and announcements currently shaping currency movements. Jay Mawji, the company’s head of market analysis, takes a look at news around US GDP on 22nd November 2011.

Why invest in Elizabeth Francina Fernandez LTD in Sustainable Education.

StockAndSharePrices.com have recently released a new bonus to buy stocks, shares, forex, indices, commodities, and exchange traded funds online. You can get £20/$20/€25 absolutely free.

Christmas is an expensive time of year. If you want to set yourself on the best financial footing in the New Year, a budget is a good place to start, says budgeting bank account provider thinkbanking.

City compliance specialist warns of potential danger and opportunities with Solvency II implementation

The second “ Wild at Art” charity auction in aid of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is to be sponsored by Santander Private Banking in Jersey

Government changes to the Venture Capital Trust and Enterprise Investment Scheme that have enhanced opportunities for private investors will take centre-stage at this year’s VCT and EIS Investor Forum in London later this month.

• Cheshire-based recruitment specialist secures £300k funding line • Funding enables office move and expansion • Fast-growth business set for success

Now in its 11th year, SMi's Nordic Card Markets Conference provides a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading experts in this innovative area.

Current market complexities within the operating environment calls for an imperative need for businesses to establish outward looking processes, confirms the The Institute of Operational Risk (IOR).

- A third of accountants report increased exports among SME client base in last 3 years - Weak pound, stagnant growth and weak demand at home driving desire to export

ITHR and DataContent form unique specialist market data recruitment service.

Poland has been chosen to help lead a global effort to plug a skills gap in the financial services industry by adopting a professional qualification backed by the world’s biggest financial investment institutions.

Foundation for European Competence Centre laid in Zurich

Halifax recently launched a new range of accounts and closed its existing accounts to new savers and from December they will be operating a free monthly prize draw for customers with a balance of £5,000, potentially to get more customers.

Innovative international card payment provider moves to The Bunker for increased security, business continuity and PCI DSS compliance

Financial services organisations are faced with a tsunami of global regulations, The Decision Model reduces implementation complexity and costs by linking the decisions required for compliance with models of the business logic used in the decisions

Coface notes a deterioration of the average strength of companies in Europe and in the United States and is placing on negative watch, or removing positive watch of, 8 developed countries.

Middle East Market Data Business & Training Conference - Chairman of The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), Dr Mohamed Omran, to deliver opening keynote.

With Greece's economic rating in crisis, what will be the impact on us here in Britain?

Services portfolio for financial industry extended with addition of top-class consulting for Alternative Investment companies

‘Mini-banks’ lend money where the traditional high street banks are reluctant to do so, filling a gap in the market for credit-worthy customers.

New UK MD and Group Operations role strengthen senior team