Sovereign Debt 5.8 Per Cent...

April 01, 2014

Many of Europe’s banks are ‘loading up’ on sovereign debt, according to recent data released by the European Central Bank. Public sector debt accounts for 5.8 per cent of European bank assets, f...

Banks Paid Out Over $100 Bil...

March 27, 2014

The banks responsible for the 2007 financial crisis have paid out over $100 billion in fines, according to a new report in the Financial Times. The fines were paid out for a variety of pre-crisis “m...

Tougher Regulations Proposed...

February 28, 2014

Non-EU banks operating in the UK could face tougher regulations and restrictions in order to prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. The Bank of England hopes to establish new rules forcing non...

Britain’s Best (and Worst)...

February 27, 2014

A new survey from MoneySavingExpert.com has revealed Britain’s best and worst banks for customer service. The poll, which surveyed close to 9,000 people, reveals that First Direct – a frequent fav...