FCA new proposals aim to ‘improve competition’ and credit information quality December 5, 2023 The UK’s financial watchdog released its report today with proposals aimed at improving the credit information market.
Five online scams to watch out for ahead of Cyber Monday November 25, 2023 City A.M spoke to Oz Alashe MBE, cybersecurity expert and CEO of CybSafe, who gave his top tips on how to stay safe from online scams.
Government ‘sneaking through’ new bank data powers, campaigners warn November 24, 2023 Some have warned that the UK government is slipping through new laws with "minimal debate" as it looks to crack down on benefit fraud.
Fractional shares: what do new rules mean for UK investors? November 23, 2023 Though no specific details have been given, experts have cheered the chancellor’s decision to allow fractional shares in ISAs.
Savings rates fall for first time in more than two years as banks slash deals November 21, 2023 Fixed savings rates have fallen across the board for the first time in more than two years, according to new data, as inflation cools and the Bank of England hold interest rates.
City chiefs urge chancellor to tackle ‘downward spiral of investment’ and reform ISAs and pensions November 15, 2023 The group called on the chancellor to tackle the “downward spiral of investment” that had taken hold in the UK.
New route for employers to offload retirement plans as UK’s first pension ‘superfund’ deal gets approved November 6, 2023 The UK’s first commercial pension “superfund” deal was cleared by the UK regulators on Monday, opening a new route for employers.
Mortgage rates are dropping — could they ‘continue to edge downwards’? November 6, 2023 A managing partner at Knight Frank Finance said the below five per cent mortgage rates would help improve property market sentiment
Triple lock: Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April October 18, 2023 Under the triple lock, the state pension usually rises each April by inflation, wages or 2.5 per cent – whichever is higher.
Why mortgage rates are still heading down despite rising bond yields October 11, 2023 Mortgage rates have continued falling in the UK even as yields on government bonds have increased.