OneSavings Bank has revised its annual forecast thanks to bullish progress in its first year on the Stock Exchange. Challenger banks are open for business!
RBS invites external advisers to investigate SME handling
Despite having a clean bill of health not so long ago and the FCA already investigating, RBS has invited external auditors to look into its SME arm.
Imaging cheque service gives new meaning to Photo Shop
Barclays is rolling out its iPhone cheque-depositing facility to Android users after a successful first year. Lloyds are trialling a similar app.
World’s Local Bank Pledges £8bn to UK SMEs
HSBC has pledged £8bn to UK Small Business. £400k each to Manchester and Birmingham, £7.2bn across another 41 locations. Now that’s a green light!
Cashplus a great alternative if business banking is just too much
Cashplus puts the power of business banking in your hands. Free online bank services, including making and receiving payments, for one small annual fee.
Skipton upgrades its business bank accounts
Skipton International Limited has recently announced upgrades to its available business bank accounts by unveiling two new fixed rate bonds ideal for trusts, intermediaries, and businesses, financial experts recently reported.
Shared approach could minimise branch closures, experts say
Banking experts in the UK have recently come forward to state that the adoption of a shared approach when it comes to local financial service providers could minimise the impact of branch closures in communities where all other banks have already shuttered their doors.
Metro Bank opens new branch amidst competitor closures
Even as its competitors continue to close their own branches, one new provider of personal and business bank accounts has recently opened its newest, bringing it to a sum total of 11.
Tips on how to open a business bank account
Industry experts say that if you’re planning to set up a new business, one of the first things you’ll need to do is to open a business bank account, and while many simply use their personal banking provider, it’s important to compare business bank accounts before simply blindly going forward.
Santander launches new current account offering high interest rates
Santander recently launched a new current account offering not only high interest rates but with cashback on many consumer purchases, industry experts recently reported.