NS&I under fire for ‘short-changing’ bereavers Banking The UK’s state-owned savings giant is facing mounting backlash over its handling bereaved families’ savings. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) – formerly called the Post Office Savings Bank – has faced criticism for leaving families of deceased savers forced to call in lawyers to claw back their rightful cash. The Treasury-backed vehicle, which holds around £250bn [...]
Maximise cash savings in a falling rate landscape AD The new year tends to bring personal finances into focus and is therefore an optimal time to consider savings strategies, including protecting the value of existing savings. The economic backdrop has changed significantly over the last few years. Inflation has finally started to cool and monetary policy is easing. The Investec economics team is currently [...]