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Unemployment insurers see City jobs as too risky

22 Aug 2008 at 11:47am
Thousands of City workers are now being denied unemployment cover or facing premium increases of up to 200 per cent on new policies, as insurers limit their exposure to the troubled finance sector

Rents recede in buy-to-let

22 Aug 2008 at 11:53am
Buy-to-let property owners are becoming increasingly concerned about falling rents, just as many need to refinance to more expensive, less flexible mortgage deals

Sipps open doors early to protected rights funds

22 Aug 2008 at 1:18pm
Investment firms are opening their doors for early transfers of "protected rights" pensions ahead of an October 1 rule change allowing switches of plans into self-invested personal pensions (Sipps).

A happier dividend story in Europe

22 Aug 2008 at 1:14pm
The outlook for the eurozone economy looks quite gloomy, but European equity income funds still appear attractive to long-term investors looking for an income stream and capital growth.

Portfolio planning can put up defences against inflation

22 Aug 2008 at 1:00pm
Current market conditions are presenting a conundrum for equity investors. Inflation has overshot the Bank of England's target rate for four consecutive months but at the same time, the economy is slowing, with consumer spending down and unemployment set to rise.

Cautious lenders increase fees as rates are cut

15 Aug 2008 at 1:57pm
Reductions to fixed-rate deals hailed as proof that the mortgage market is finally opening up

Over-55s urged to plan for equity release

15 Aug 2008 at 1:57pm
Homeowners approaching retirement advised to consider equity-release facilities now

Local societies go national

18 Aug 2008 at 6:46am
Smaller building societies are easing "locals-only" restrictions on savings accounts

Card fraud abroad rises by 77%

15 Aug 2008 at 1:57pm
Chip and pin, the system intended to make paying for goods and services safer, is being increasingly targeted by criminals overseas.

Savers aim to beat prices

15 Aug 2008 at 1:57pm
Handful of savings products with inflation-beating guarantees see high take-up from savers worried about rising prices

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