banks

Lloyds TSB shareholders vote yes to HBOS deal

By Rhian Nicholson Thu, 20/11/2008 - 12:49

Lloyds TSB shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed takeover of HBOS at its general meeting, with a 'significant majority' giving their backing to the plans. Read more

Let Darling know what you think

Update: Wed, 19/11/2008 - 14:50

Tell Alistair Darling what you think about the banking bailout, savers' protection and the government's proposed tax measures. Read more

Savings banks protect own interests

Update: Mon, 17/11/2008 - 13:10

Banks and building societies have been accused of acting to protect their own interests by drastically cutting rates on saving accounts by up to 2.55% following the Bank of England’s rate cut. Read more

Banks shamed into cutting rates

Update: Fri, 07/11/2008 - 17:46

Critical media attention and government intervention has led to several big mortgage lenders cutting their standard variable rates in-line with the 1.5% Bank of England base rate cut. Read more

Who is to blame for the financial crisis?

Fri, 07/11/2008 - 10:50

The last 12 months have seen house prices plummet, several banks fail, savers left at risk of losing their money - the list goes on and on. But who is to blame for the mess we currently find ourselves in? Moneywise TV interviews Dr Vincent Cable, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, to find out his view on the economic crisis and the reasons behind it. Watch episode

Lenders pull tracker mortgages

Update: Fri, 07/11/2008 - 13:16

Several lenders, including Nationwide and Alliance and Leicester, have withdrawn their tracker mortgages as interest rates continue to fall. Read more

Bailed-out banks to be monitored

Tue, 04/11/2008 - 12:49

The government has launched a new watchdog to protect taxpayers' interest in the three banks it bailed-out last month, but Which? says it must do more to make banking safer. Read more

Banks may refuse to cut mortgage rates

Update: Thu, 06/11/2008 - 13:09

Borrowers have been warned not to expect mortgage rates to come down despite signs that interbank lending is getting cheaper. Read more

HBOS brands could be scrapped

Update: Mon, 03/11/2008 - 12:39

Lloyds TSB has refused to rule out scrapping the HBOS brand once it acquires the bank, but says the takeover deal continues to steam ahead. Read more

Just how safe is our savings safety net?

By Tony Hetherington Mon, 27/10/2008 - 11:08

The compensation guarantee has now been increased to £50,000 to calm fears over banks' safety. But there are three gaping holes in the compensation system that leave people are risk of losing their money, warns Tony Hetherington. Read more