Tag: banking

Which politician do you trust to sort out the banks?

by , Senior Insight Researcher Money 7 October 2012
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Party conference season's underway as the UK’s main political parties outline their visions. But do you trust any of them to fix the banks? Our poll shows there’s little confidence in any one party to fix banking... (more on political confidence...)

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A trip back in time: bank charges have never been simple

by , Principal Policy Adviser Money 3 October 2012
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I’ve been hunting through the Which? magazine archives to see how long banks have been charging confusing and unfair fees. My search spanned nearly 50 years of magazines and uncovered some eye-opening findings… (more about confusing bank charges...)

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The state of banking culture – what do you think?

by , Campaigns and Community Producer Money 1 October 2012
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The banking industry needs to make a Big Change if it’s going to regain your trust. To highlight the depth of the problem, I’ve rounded up some of your comments and suggestions on Britain's broken banking. (more about your Big Change comments...)

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Pat McFadden MP: How does your bank treat you?

by , MP for Wolverhampton South East Money 25 September 2012
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In this guest post for Which? Conversation, Pat McFadden MP explains how the government has tasked the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards to investigate the state of British banking... (more about Banking Commission...)

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In bankers we’ve lost trust

by , Campaigns and Community Producer Money 22 September 2012
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Consumer trust has all but gone from the banking industry as our research shows you'd put estate agents, builders and accountants above bankers in terms of trust. What can the banks do to regain your trust? (more on trust in bankers...)

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Let down by the banks? It’s time for a Big Change

by , Executive Director Money 19 September 2012
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Big Change campaign logo

Five years on from the start of the credit crunch, almost three-quarters of people don’t think that the banks have learnt their lesson and only one in ten believe that bankers act in our best interests. (more on our Big Change campaign...)

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How I, Milo the Watchdog, marched the streets of London

by , The Watchdog Money 14 September 2012
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Milo the Watchdog

Milo is the lovable face of our Watchdog not Lapdog campaign, launched to make sure the new financial regulator stands up for consumers. And now Milo's here to share the diary of his day trip to London. (more from Milo...)

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I’m moving banks, why can’t I take my number?

by , Advocacy Officer Money 13 September 2012
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Credit cards

I’m sure we can all recall the dilemma of the 1990s when we wanted to get a better phone deal without losing our phone number. There are now plenty of ways to get around this issue, so why can’t banks do the same? (more about portable bank accounts...)

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Are reduced mortgage rates reaching those who need them?

by , Senior Business Researcher Money 10 September 2012
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The news that mortgage providers are reducing the rate of borrowing should be welcomed by first-time buyers. But be warned, unless you’ve a hefty deposit, you’re unlikely to be best placed to take advantage. (more on reduced mortgage rates...)

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Let’s end the sales bonuses that encourage bank mis-selling

by , Future Head of the FCA Money 5 September 2012
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Bank staff selling to customer

Today Martin Wheatley, future head of the Financial Conduct Authority, announced how he will tackle poorly designed incentive schemes that can see banks selling products you don’t need. He’s here to tell us why… (more about sales incentives in banks...)

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Why I think M&S’s bank account is a let down

by , Money Editor Money 5 September 2012
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M&S sign

Despite high hopes for Marks & Spencer’s entry to the banking arena, I can’t help but feel that the terms of its current account are seriously underwhelming. Are you tempted by the extras offered by M&S's account? (more about M&S bank accounts...)

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Are you wasting money on your packaged bank account?

by , Principal Money Business Researcher Money 22 August 2012
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Bang for your buck

Are you paying between £72 and £300 a year for your bank account? Were you pressured into upgrading your account as the ‘must have’ benefits outweigh the cost? Chances are you’re not getting value for money... (more on packaged accounts...)

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