Fund managers acting more cautiously The latest findings from independent financial research company Defaqto suggest that fund managers are acting more cautiously than 12 months ago because of growing fears of a double-dip recession. Date: 08 September 2010
N&P introduce new fixed rate mortgage N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is introducing a new 'best buy' 5 year 4.49% fixed rate mortgage at 80% LTV - with immediate effect. Date: 08 September 2010
Abbey launch fixed rate Intermediary Special On Thursday Abbey for Intermediaries are launching a new 2 year fixed rate Intermediary Special at 2.99% with Homebuyer solution. Date: 08 September 2010
Nationwide cuts personal loan rate Nationwide Building Society is cutting its personal loan rate to 7.6% APR typical. Date: 08 September 2010
House prices rise 0.2% in August House prices increased by 0.2% in August. This was the second successive monthly increase following a 0.7% rise in July, say Halifax Date: 08 September 2010
Aviva critical illness pays out 93% of claims Aviva, the UK's largest insurer, paid out 684 critical illness (CI) claims during the six months to the end of June 2010, totalling over £51 million paid to people in need, with an average payment of £74,740. Date: 08 September 2010
54% of IFAs use more than one platform Independent financial research company Defaqto has conducted a survey of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) on their use of platforms which reveals that the majority of IFAs use more than one platform. Date: 07 September 2010
Lord Sassoon welcomes Indian Banks to the UK Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon, while on a visit to India, today launched a UK financial services guide in Mumbai as a direct response to the interest of Indian banks and financial firms, keen to set up businesses in the UK. Date: 07 September 2010
PPR set to save collapsed property chains Property Portfolio Rescue, the UK-based residential property company, has today revealed its new 'chain-saving' proposition designed to secure a fast sale when a property chain brakes down. Date: 07 September 2010
Advisers must deliver consumer education on equity release Bridgewater Equity Release, the home reversion specialist, has today revealed the results of its second monthly survey with advisers suggesting the main responsibility for consumer education lies with the Government and product providers. Date: 07 September 2010
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