Category Archives: Banking
Twenty Somethings & Their Money
This infographic reveals the results of research into how Britons in their 20s view the financial opportunities and threats they face. It’s based on research I contributed to last year and covers what young people think about pensions, how they … Continue reading
Customer satisfaction the new focus for frontline bank workers
IONA BAIN Lloyds Banking Group has finally ditched bonuses for frontline staff based on how many products they sell, on the day the industry’s new consumer regulator takes office. It follows fresh warnings from the Financial Conduct Authority’s chief … Continue reading
Filed under Banking, Personal Finance
Can’t get no (banking) satisfaction– my Baillie Gifford column
in case you missed it, check out column for baillie gifford on how the banking sector is failing to engage young people by iona bain http://www.bgtrustonline.com/articles/opinion/banking-dissatisfaction.aspx
Filed under Banking, Consumer Affairs, Personal Finance
A graduate’s guide for survival
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY MAIL by IONA BAIN Thousands have been celebrating the end of a degree course this summer and are looking forward to life after university. But whether you’ve graduated yourself or have a child or grandchild … Continue reading
Filed under Banking, Graduate finance, Personal Finance
Why young people feel let down by their bank…and what they can do about it
A new report shows widespread dissatisfaction among young banking customers. But you don’t have to put up with poor customer service – here’s how to complain, and what you need to know about switching banks Iona Bain So the … Continue reading
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Going…going…gone! You have to act quick if you want to earn free money
Young savers need to be speedy if they want to earn free money for switching their current account – genuinely good deals don’t hang around for long by Iona Bain So I knew that the Co-op were onto something last … Continue reading
Filed under Banking, Consumer Affairs, Graduate finance, Money Advice, Personal Finance, Savings Accounts
Footie and cash might not make for a dream team–so what should youngsters do with their savings?
many SAVINGS ACCOUNTS LINKED TO FOOTBALL CLUBS ARE raking in the cash but paying a lousy rate to fans. so how can children and young people score when it comes to their savings? As the Premier League kicks off, Fulham … Continue reading
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What happens to your student overdraft when you graduate? A guide to current accounts for big boys and girls
Students have been celebrating the end of their degrees in style. But graduates like me are coming to the end of our overdrafts and switching to current accounts with tough rules on borrowing. Don’t get stung by high charges and … Continue reading
Filed under Banking, Graduate finance, Student Finance
