You can’t blame investors for feeling uncertain about what the future holds when a cursory glance at the news pages would make even the most cool-headed investment banker want to jump off a cliff.
Last week, we announced investor sentiment in Australia had hit its lowest point in …
Virgin Money’s attempts to become the Robin Hood of UK high street retail banking may have hit an immediate paradoxical blip after announcing plans to charge new customers who hold an account.
The group formally changed from a being a virtual bank to a bricks and mortar institution …
Christmas is upon us again – the time of year when consumer marketing goes into hyper-drive.
For many, the irresistible compulsion to overstretch not just our waistbands, due to gluttonous consumption of turkey and festive treats, but financially is at its peak.
Without aiming to sound bah, humbug, …
A Two for you, one for me admittance of failure was the theme of a much anticipated report released by the UK Financial Services Regulator (FSA) this week into the spectacular collapse of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
The soon-to-be disbanded FSA was accused of falling asleep at …
The economic crisis of the past four years has made all sort of commentators come out of the wood work, with many finding a ready audience in search of solutions to today’s ills.
A few weeks ago, this humble blogging adventurer decided to venture down to the occupy …
There is a notable gap in Britain between what consumers believe is involved when conducting a thorough financial review from beginning to end, and the reality of what it costs to deliver such a service.
New research reveals the average Brit estimates a complete nuts and bolts review …
