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March 2008 Financial Articles
Credit card spending slows
While credit cards remain Britons most convenient and easiest form of borrowing, spending has slowed in the past 12 months, according to national money education charity Credit Action.18 March 2008
Young deterred by pension plan
New rules removing the compulsion to buy an annuity are immaterial for young people saving for retirement, according to a leading financial planner.18 March 2008
Credit markets effectively closed, claims analyst
Friday's near collapse of investment bank Bear Sterns in the US will have consequences for the UK loans industry.17 March 2008
Islamic finance continues to grow, says Lloyds
Islamic finance is growing at such a rate that it is moving beyond the 'bread and butter' products it was created for into more mainstream finance, Lloyds TSB has said.17 March 2008
Bad debts disasters
With credit agencies now chasing some £21 billion in bad debt across the UK, innocent budgeters on the hit list of debt collection agencies are being advised to know their rights.17 March 2008
Student loan credit rating 'not a bad thing'
A proposal by the Student Loans Company to begin reporting bad debts to credit agencies might not be such a bad thing, according to a personal finance expert.14 March 2008
Credit card clone warning
Britain's overseas tourists are being warned to be vigilant this Easter holidays after a steep rise in credit card fraud, creditman.biz is reporting.14 March 2008
Non-smokers can save half on insurance
A hip pocket motivation to quit smoking has emerged with news today that non-smokers can save up to 50 per cent on their premiums compared to non-smokers13 March 2008
Non-dom rules 'unclear'
Fears that ambiguous new rules about domicile and residency status for taxation purposes could cause an exodus of overseas companies and workers have been voiced by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).13 March 2008
Islamic finance more 'ethical'
Islamic finance will be marketed to more mainstream customers in the future because it is more ethical than standard forms of western banking, according to a leading Islamic banking expert.13 March 2008