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Would you be a banker? Sir John Vickers makes the job too boring?
25th May 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

The Vickers' Rule splits the savings bits of banks from the madness of investment banking. Sounds good? Then why are the bankers squealing.
A glimmer of hope for savers? But perhaps not for long!
25th May 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Another month and another surprise inflation figure. This time at least it’s good news.....
Santander Update
18th May 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Santander UK’s credit rating has been downgraded, however our advice remains the same as it is for savers with any other UK FSCS protected savings provider.
No sign of new NS&I Index Linked Savings Certificates
01st May 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

NS&I confirms it does not expect to reintroduce its hugely popular Index Linked Savings Certificates anytime before the end of its current financial year (March 2013).
Unholy Trinity for Pensioners and Their Money
20th April 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Savings Champion responds to the Treasury Select Committee's call for Government to mitigate the effects of its monetary policy on pensioners and others relying on savings income.
Dawn of the new tax year 2012/13
16th April 2012
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

There was a flurry of activity in the ISA market, just before the 2011/12 tax year ended recently. The good news is that many of the better offers are still available in the new tax year.