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High court test cases: high court consumer financial claims begin in manchester.

According to recent mortgage market news, first-time buyer mortgages soared in the last quarter.

A new survey has shown that Brits do not understand how an offset mortgage works

The number of people choosing to remortgage their buy-to-let property in the current economic climate is at a two year low, according to new figures.

According to recent mortgage market news, mortgage rates have become cheaper

The Dubai "will they, won't they" debate continues as the market sits on quietly on the sidelines. Germany is also restructuring to avoid falling back into recession.

Abbey International, the offshore banking specialist owned by Banco Santander, wanted to create a unique proposition which would make owning an Abbey International deferred-debit card a more rewarding and personalised experience.

In anticipation of the banks’ efforts to deny justice to consumers yet again, Penalty Charges Forum has prepared documentation for its members to counter any application by the banks to dismiss claims.

In response to the Supreme Court ruling on Bank Charges, leading financial claims company BrunelFranklin.com , issues the following statement.

Systemic fraud by Lloyds Bank and HBOS, and known of by Government, has been kept secret.

I work for a foreign currency exchange company, this isn’t for the intention of advertising, but to give genuine inside information. I am going to give you a transparent Insight into the industry, which is a very competitive industry indeed.

Bank charges: cartel bank charges claims unaffected by supreme court judgment press statement by carl wright – chief executive of cartel client review

The newly appointed Supreme Court has given their long awaited decision this week on 'unfair bank charges', causing a severe blow to an estimated 1.2 million people who have lodged claims.

Allen & Overy's UK tax partners predict the contents of this year’s pre-budget report

Only 13% of UK Expats Intend to Retire in the UK. With the cost of retirement in the UK estimated to hit over £400,000, UK expats are choosing to retire abroad according to findings from Alliance & Leicester International (ALIL).

Broadgate Mainland has been commended for its work in promoting the SVM UK Absolute Alpha Fund Launch at Tuesday’s Financial Services Forum Awards for Marketing Effectiveness.

This week could see a landmark decision being made based on the outcome of the test case being heard regarding the fairness of bank charges.

A seminar devised to help GPs and practice managers develop their surgery premises held recently, provided a valuable learning exercise for those delegates that attended.

Feel the thrill of handling millions on the market without squandering a penny. A leading provider of training for the world’s largest financial institutions is inviting journalists to try their hand at trading on the financial markets.

StratusSoft, launch Enterprise Software Manager (ESM), a full end-to-end project management suite that enables organizations to efficiently manage software packaging projects for migration between operating systems and deployment environments.

Powerchex finds that improvement in recruitment activity is sustained into October.

Ahead of the bonus reporting season for UK banks, the latest survey by eFinancialCareers.com shows that many in the City do not anticipate lavish windfalls this year – though for the majority, 2009 is still set to be a better year than 2008.

In the midst of the recession, Powerchex innovates and wins award at the Thames Gateway Business Awards

HALAL GOES MAINSTREAM - THE LARGEST EMERGING MARKET ! US $ 1 TRILLION MARKET BY 2010 AND 2 TRILLION BY 2015 ! This is the first ever Halal capital markets conference being held to address such a vibrant and potent market sector !

City Equities’ quarterly publication, Equity Market Update, has a brand new look for its October 2009 issue.

In today's market place for real estate development, a Feasibility Study is a requirement to raise debt and or equity.

The watch word for 2010 is from an off-beat novel about a sports hero and a lobster mascot and the woman loved by both. But what just what does "Pookoo" mean?

“Zen International”: Homes in 20 metropolitan areas increased by 1.2% but all is not as it seems.

“Zen International”: The conflicting statistics continue to flow creating even more confusion.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a market report

Changed financial landscape offers unprecedented opportunity for ABL industry

Business' can receive their business' christmas takings now

“Zen International”: No let up in irrational exuberance as investors chase values higher.

“Zen International”: The commodity prices rally has fueled a renaissance in the currencies of Australia and Canada.

IT'S LEGAL have opened the floodgates for PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) claims by offering a FREE SERVICE to Claimants, advising them how they can lodge their own claim and gain compensation

Finding the "best" solicitor" is like finding a needle in a haystack! IT'S LEGAL offer an independent, professional and FREE service whereby we locate for you the very best solicitor and Legal Team in the Greater Manchester Area.

“Zen International”: worse than expected UK inflation figures points to further sterling weakness.

“Zen International”: investors are confused as to where to park their money.

Commenting on the recent performance of emerging market bonds and currencies, the main focus of the Dromeus Global Opportunities Fund, Jason Manolopoulos, Fund Manager at Dromeus, said:

The Dromeus Global Opportunities Fund, managed by the Dromeus Capital Group, celebrated its first anniversary having achieved investment return 21.99 per cent USD class and 22.21 per cent EUR class since its launch in July 2008.

Latest uSwitch.com savings analysis reveals 27 savings products across the market have had their rates cut by as much as 3% in the last month alone

“Zen International”: Ultimate safe-haven shows its true colors.

“Zen International”: A slew of poor economic news sends sterling into a renewed downtrend.

FOREX.com, a division of GAIN Capital Group, LLC, in its quarterly currency and commodity markets forecast, predicts that the U.S. dollar is more likely to recover than to continue weakening through the fourth quarter.

eFinancialCareers, the UK-based global financial careers website, is pleased to announce that its Careers in Banking & Finance 2009/10 guidebook is now available to students and graduates across Europe.

Company nomination committees should consider experienced candidates from the voluntary, public and professional sectors for board appointments.

Following this year’s savings rate massacre, 9 million consumers have locked away £131 billion in fixed rate savings accounts in the last 12 months, but almost one in ten have already made a withdrawal resulting in penalties.

London-based independent PR agencies Broadgate and Mainland are to merge creating a major force in financial and professional services PR.

Jason Manolopoulos, Fund Manager at Dromeus, this month concentrates his analysis on how China and global liquidity levels will affect the global recovery.

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., a global provider of online trading services, today announced the release of FOREXTrader PRO, the latest version of its award-winning margin trading platform for active traders.