Watchdog opens door to PPI deadline reprieve as customers battle technical issues August 28, 2019 The regulator responsible for overseeing PPI claims has hinted that providers could extend tomorrow’s deadline if technical difficulties prevent customers from complaining about mis-sold policies. Consumers have to lodge claims with the provider that sold them the PPI policy, but people have complained of being unable to make claims with providers due to problems with [...]
Natwest customers wrestle with IT issues as PPI deadline looms August 28, 2019 Natwest customers have complained of being unable to make PPI claims ahead of tomorrow’s deadline for lodging complaints about mis-sold plans. Customers took to Twitter to express their frustration at not being able to make claims. “The [Natwest] website is down, personal banking on-line system is down and the PPI call line system is malfunctioning! [...]
One day to go until the PPI deadline: How to make a PPI claim August 28, 2019 Consumers are rushing to make last-minute PPI claims as tomorrow’s deadline looms. Here’s how to get your claim submitted before the cut-off time of 11.59pm on 29 August. What is PPI? PPI – or Payment Protection Insurance – was intended to cover loan repayments if the person who took out the loan became unable to [...]
Does Hargreaves Lansdown’s strategy cause too much money to pour into too few funds? August 28, 2019 Given that diversification is one of the most important principles of investing, we should question why the UK’s largest investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown doesn’t seem to be following this basic idea. This became apparent in the wake of the scandal around Britain’s most famous fund manager, as £1.6bn was funnelled into Neil Woodford’s still-suspended fund [...]
DEBATE: Are ‘women-only’ spaces the answer to preventing sexism in the workplace? August 28, 2019 Could “women-only” spaces be the answer to preventing sexism in the workplace? YES, says Ksenia Tkacheva, the co-founder of Superfood Bakery. In our experience, “women-only” spaces work. A key cause of sexism is an unfounded lack of respect for the opposite sex. But when you have a women-only workplace, it results in fundamental respect for [...]
Let’s call time on poisonous workspaces that are causing stress August 28, 2019 When we feel in control, we can grow, develop, and become better people. Surely this state of mind is crucial for an effective working environment? An increasing focus on workplace wellbeing suggests that there is a shift in the right direction, but can stress and anxiety really be solved with table tennis and free pizza? [...]
Three in 10 FTSE 100 companies cut executive pensions as investor pressure mounts August 28, 2019 Three in 10 FTSE 100 companies have pledged to cut their executives’ pension payments in response to pressure from shareholders, as new data reveals that investor rebellions are on the rise. Research published today by the Investment Association shows that 30 companies on the index have made significant changes to executive pensions during this year’s [...]
Facebook libra: Could regulators crush Mark Zuckerberg’s dream cryptocurrency? August 27, 2019 Mark Zuckerberg’s decision this summer to launch a digital currency – Facebook libra – sparked the interest and concern of regulators around the world. Watchdogs have warned that without tight regulations libra could be used for money laundering and financing terrorism. They have also raised concerns over the potential risks it poses to data protection [...]
The chart that reveals the secret of value investing August 27, 2019 | City Talk Value investing is the art of buying stocks which are valued at less than their true worth and are awaiting a correction. History suggests that over the longer term value investing works, although past performance is no guarantee of future returns. But why does it work? Using data going back to the late 1800s, the [...]
Glass half full: Optimists outlive pessimists, study finds August 27, 2019 Viewing the glass as half full may be the secret to a longer life, according to a US study that found a positive correlation between levels of optimism and longevity. Conducted by Boston University School of Medicine, the study found that optimists not only live longer in general but have a better chance than pessimists [...]
