Corporate news

  • The future of banking for customers
    Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers' Association

    The banking sector has been rocked by the events of the past 18 months. Rebecca Atkinson interviews Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers' Association to find out what the future holds for banks and, most importantly, you their customers.

  • Barclays - the Ryanair of banking
    Man with head on table

    Barclays is just one of the banks passing on escalated fees to rude and aggressive collection agencies - it's important to remember you don't have to respond to their telephone approaches.

  • Are British banks safe?
    Are British banks safe?

    The collapse of Northern Rock and ongoing credit crunch have knocked consumer confidence in the British banking system. Rebecca Atkinson meets Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers’ Association, to find out how safe banks in the UK really are and what the future holds for the mortgage market.

  • Are big banks failing small businesses?
    Man with thumb down

    Banks claim they are lending more to companies but smaller start-ups seem to be missing out. Armed with a business plan, Moneywise hits the high street to find out what cash is available.

  • The changing face of the FTSE 100
    Signposts

    Just 26 companies from the FTSE 100's original starting line-up remain in the index after a quarter of a century. Jim Levi traces the changing face of the UK's leading index and looks at likely new additions.

  • Is the British banking crisis really over?
    Crystal ball

    As we continue to feel the fallout of the financial crisis, Sam Barrett surveys the banking landscape and asks what the future has in store.

  • What does the future hold for battered banks?

    UK banks are having a torrid time and it’s hitting FTSE investors in the pocket. Rob Griffin asks if the worst is over and whether it’s time for canny investors to buy.

  • Retail rally grinds to a halt
    train buffers

    High street sales have held up well, mainly because interest rates have stayed low. However, the sector could hit the skids when government spending cuts kick in, writes Ceri Jones.

  • Will you benefit from an HBOS and Lloyds TSB merger?

    The banking sector has been rocked by the news that Lloyds TSB is to buy mortgage giant HBOS. Rebecca Atkinson discusses what the merger means for customers, shareholders and the banking sector.

  • Are British banks at risk of going bust?
    Broker and stockmarket sheet

    The collapse of one of the biggest names on Wall Street has sent stockmarkets into turmoil, with shares in British banks taking a particular battering. Is this a sign that British banks are also in danger of collapse?