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Mar 13, 2019

Carphone Warehouse fined £29m for insurance mis-selling: can you claim?

Carphone Warehouse has been fined £29m by the regulator for mis-selling “Geek Squad”,...

Mar 08, 2019

Financial Ombudsman raises compensation limit to £350k

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised the amount of compensation that can be pa...

Mar 04, 2019

Car finance customers overcharged as much as £1,000

Some customers who take out a loan to buy a car are being overcharged by more than £1,000...

Feb 04, 2019

New rules aim to make investing in funds clearer

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the financial regulator, has introduced new rules t...

Oct 16, 2018

Compensation cap for financial complaints to double to £350k

Consumers who complain about a financial firm could receive up to £350,000 in compensatio...

Aug 22, 2018

Travel insurance costs jump by as much as 2,000% for people with mental health problems

Almost half of people with mental health problems do not disclose their illness to their t...

Jun 06, 2018

FCA launches investigation into TSB meltdown

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into TSB following its...

Jun 04, 2018

Rise in number of lenders offering interest-only mortgages

The number of lenders offering an interest-only option has increased by eight in just two ...

May 23, 2018

‘Rip-off’ overdraft fees cost seven times more than a payday loan

Overdraft fees charged by banks can cost over seven times more than a loan from a payday l...

Dec 12, 2017

Savers will find it easier to compare bank accounts next year

It should become easier to compare performance and service of personal and business curren...

Dec 21, 2016

‘Buy now, pay later’ customers hit with shock fees for missing interest free deadlines

Catalogue customers who sign up to ‘buy now and pay later’ deals are being hit with sh...

Jul 11, 2016

Overdraft charges ‘more expensive than payday loans’

Unarranged overdraft charges can be more expensive than taking out a payday loan, research...

Jun 27, 2016

‘Punishment Budget’ cancelled as Osborne seeks to reassure public

George Osborne today announced there will be no emergency Budget following the shock Brexi...

May 16, 2016

FCA: Scope to improve competition in mortgage market

More can be done to improve competition in the mortgage market despite recent changes to l...

Apr 21, 2016

Secondary annuity market: Brokers will need to set out charges upfront

Brokers must set out their charges in advance and agree them with pensioners who are selli...

Mar 14, 2016

City regulator outlines plans to plug financial advice gap

The city watchdog and the government have said there is a “clear need” for regulatory ...

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Mar 25, 2019

The most popular funds since pension freedoms

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Mar 25, 2019

Tandem Bank launches ‘round-up’ savings account for your spare change

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Mar 25, 2019

1.25m workers could face unexpected pensions tax bill

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Mar 25, 2019

First-time buyers take one third of housing sales

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Mar 25, 2019

Worst broadband firms revealed: is your supplier on the list?

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Mar 25, 2019

Does your energy firm owe you £100?

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your unused ISA allowance ahead of the 5 April deadli...

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

A number of Sharia savings products have upped their game in recent months, beating more familiar competitors ...

Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

A report suggests the Bank of Mum and Dad is running low on funds. Fortunately, there are other options for st...

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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Tag Result: Financial Conduct Authority

Carphone Warehouse fined £29m for insurance mis-selling: can you claim?

Financial Ombudsman raises compensation limit to £350k

Car finance customers overcharged as much as £1,000

New rules aim to make investing in funds clearer

Compensation cap for financial complaints to double to £350k

Travel insurance costs jump by as much as 2,000% for people with mental health problems

FCA launches investigation into TSB meltdown

Rise in number of lenders offering interest-only mortgages

‘Rip-off’ overdraft fees cost seven times more than a payday loan

Savers will find it easier to compare bank accounts next year

‘Buy now, pay later’ customers hit with shock fees for missing interest free deadlines

Overdraft charges ‘more expensive than payday loans’

‘Punishment Budget’ cancelled as Osborne seeks to reassure public

FCA: Scope to improve competition in mortgage market

Secondary annuity market: Brokers will need to set out charges upfront

City regulator outlines plans to plug financial advice gap

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The most popular funds since pension freedoms

Tandem Bank launches ‘round-up’ savings account for your spare change

1.25m workers could face unexpected pensions tax bill

First-time buyers take one third of housing sales

Worst broadband firms revealed: is your supplier on the list?

Does your energy firm owe you £100?

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

What will happen if rates change

Regular Savings Calculator

Online Savings Calculator

Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

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