News archive 22

Rates hit High Street//Insurance premium fears

Economist Roger Bootle has been long regarded as the apostle of low inflation. But his tune has changed and higher rates are needed warns the Daily Mails city editor. [..READ ON..]

30 second guide to Private equity finance

The Daily mails City team examine the deals that use massive debt from pension and hedge funds on very favourable terms. [..READ ON..]

Small cap share tips: ACM, Debt Free Direct

Our small caps experts reveal the Aim stocks that are set to fly or dive. This week ACM and Debt Free Direct are both buys. [..READ ON..]

Abbey: 5,000 flood victims lack contents insurance

A quarter of recentlyflooded homes could have insufficient contents insurance Abbey warns.. [..READ ON..]

Current account interest rate offers just a gimmick

Interest rate offers are frequently designed to attract customers to a current account which will not be of longterm benefit it has been warned.. [..READ ON..]

Luxuries affordable in retirement

Pensioners are increasingly likely to afford luxuries to make their retirement more enjoyable it has emerged.. [..READ ON..]

Consumers should switch to add to utilities competition

Competition between utilities providers in the European Union could be increased if more consumers switch supplier it has been advised.. [..READ ON..]

Home insurance could be denied to flood properties

Properties at high risk of flooding could be denied home insurance cover it has emerged.. [..READ ON..]

FSA tackles commission for independent investment advice

Independent financial advisers should be unable to charge commission for their investment advice the Financial Services Authority FSA suggests.. [..READ ON..]

Resilient mortgages add to interest rate pressure

Strong approval figures for mortgages could add to the pressure for the Bank of England to raise interest rates in July it has been suggested.. [..READ ON..]