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Press releases 2007
2007 press releases
Press release archive: 2006
November figures for the main high street banks
27/12/2007November's mortgage lending rose more slowly than in October and approvals were again low.
Financial Fit for 2008
26/12/2007Money resolutions for a prosperous New Year.
Small businesses not affected by credit crunch
18/12/2007BBA director of statistics, David Dooks, said:"The third quarter data show little, if any, sign of small businesses being affected by the credit crunch at that stage..."
BBA LIBOR falls on central bank intervention
13/12/2007The first BBA LIBOR fixings since yesterdays central bank interventions shows banks are today borrowing money from each other at lower rates.
BBA statement on new central banks initiative
12/12/2007The joint action announced by the world's central banks is a constructive and imaginative initiative which should help to address the markets' short term borrowing needs.
Financial services back climate fight
12/12/2007Practical solutions to the challenges of climate change in the financial sector are proposed today by the FORGE Group of UK banks and insurance companies.
Banks back finance for everyone
06/12/2007Banks are leading the way in helping people join the financial mainstream the BBA today as the government launched its financial inclusion action plan.
Basic bank accounts & financial inclusion – Q3
06/12/2007BBA figures show that there are over 7 million 'basic functionality' accounts being used by UK customers.
Banks Call for Open Inquiry
06/12/2007Banks are calling on the government to hold an open inquiry into recent financial turmoil to help restore public confidence in the financial sector and the operation of the 3-way model of regulation.
New standards set to help people in debt
04/12/2007Step by step standards to help people in serious financial trouble to resolve their debt difficulties have been agreed by banks and providers of Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), the BBA announced today.
Customers confidentiality serves public best
30/11/2007The banking and building society industry believes a balance must be found between maintaining appropriate customer confidentiality and tracking down people who fail to pay their taxes.
Banks call for more support on fraud prevention
28/11/2007More needs to be done to fight fraud and defeat money laundering, the British Bankers' Association said today on the second day of its crime prevention conference.
Financial crime must be police priority, says BBA
27/11/2007The Home Office should set a new priority for the police to tackle the financial crime which funds further lawlessness on UK streets, BBA's chief executive said today.
BBA's staff appointments
27/11/2007The appointments to the BBA's executive committee strengthen the team here to meet the increasing challenges facing the financial services industry.
European regulation: evolution not revolution
26/11/2007Europe's banks need evolution not revolution in the way financial services are regulated across borders, says the British Bankers' Association in its report published today.
October figures for the main high street banks
23/11/2007Mortgage lending rose more slowly than of late and approvals, particularly for house purchase, were significantly lower in October.
New Banking Code ensures fair deal to customers
22/11/2007Bank and building society customers will benefit from changes to be introduced following a wide ranging independent review of the Banking and Business Banking Codes.
Banks support mental health guidelines
21/11/2007New voluntary guidelines to help bank customers with mental capacity problems make a helpful contribution to ensuring banking services are accessible to all, says the BBA.
Quarter of a Million Milestone Reached
21/11/2007The numbers of people visiting the dormant account pages of the BBA this year is set to reach its quarter of a million milestone as the Bill to set up an unclaimed assets scheme gets its second reading in the House of Lords.
HMRC security breach
20/11/2007 HM Revenue and Customs has today set up a Child Benefit Helpline for customers concerned about the security breach reported today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.Call the number below if you have a query/concern or click on "more" for a Q&A:
0845 302 1444 (HMRC helpline)
Rate rises reflect demand for New Year cash
20/11/2007The strong demand for cash over the traditionally illiquid New Year period has pushed three-month sterling BBA LIBOR rates to a two-month high.
Current Account Fees
15/11/2007Banks believe the fees customers pay for unarranged overdrafts are fair and clear.
Lords bringing regulators to account, says BBA
15/11/2007The House of Lords has taken a major step towards improving fairness, accountability and responsibility among the UK's regulators, says the British Bankers' Association.
BBA details next steps for regulators
13/11/2007Financial stability and transparency should always be guiding principles for the UK's growing financial services sector, the BBA has told an influential committee of MPs.
Banking industry sets out its role in unclaimed accounts regime
08/11/2007The BBA has today published details of its work programme to deliver the unclaimed accounts scheme announced in Parliament
Changes to BBA statistical releases from Nov 2007
08/11/2007The format, frequency and content of the monthly statistical press releases issued by the BBA will be changed with effect from November (covering data as at the end of October).
BBA welcomes Government call for flexibility in EU regulation
08/11/2007The BBA welcomes the Government's acknowledgement that a one-size-fits-all approach to regulating EU financial services would not serve the best interests of the UK.
Deposit Protection Legislation
07/11/2007The BBA is working on its response to the current Treasury discussion paper on deposit protection legislation.
MiFID must not hamper private banking growth
30/10/2007The private banking industry could face significantly more work for an unclear benefit under the new EU directive governing financial markets, warns the BBA's Private Banking Advisory Group.
The MiFID era is just beginning
30/10/2007Britain's thriving financial services sector knows there is everything to play for when the EU's new rules for financial markets come into force this Thursday, says the BBA.
Weaker mortgage outlook
25/10/2007Lower amounts of new mortgage lending and fewer loans approved for house purchase signal a weaker outlook for the mortgage market, particularly if loan supply reduces in the aftermath of the recent financial markets difficulties and borrowing costs remain at current levels.
BBA strengthens voice of private banks
25/10/2007The leaders of the UK's private banking industry have committed to promoting the industry as a British success story in an initiative led by the BBA.
Credit: opportunity and challenge
23/10/2007Speaking at the BBA Responsible Lending conference today (Tuesday) shadow financial secretary Mark Hoban MP explained that credit presented both an opportunity and a challenge.
Banking lessons go online with BBA e-learning
23/10/2007Bank staff aiming to sharpen their skills to combat money laundering and to follow the Banking Code are increasingly learning at their desks using BBA online training.
September 2007 figures for the Major British Banking Groups
18/10/2007The financial markets difficulties, which led to customers withdrawing money from Northern Rock, resulted in a weak personal deposits picture in September, although overall there was still a small inflow to the major banks.
MiFID Connect to address post-implementation issues
17/10/2007The MiFID Connect group of the UK's major financial markets trade bodies completes its objectives ...and will go on to address post-implementation problems...
BBA ready to implement new unclaimed assets regime
15/10/2007Britains banks stand ready to implement the Governments impending scheme to release unclaimed assets for community causes, the BBA confirms today.
ID theft: Don't lose yourself on the internet
10/10/2007Surf safely and beware of broadcasting precious personal details on social networking websites these are among top tips in a new guide to beating ID fraud, from the BBA.
Basic bank accounts help "financially excluded"
09/10/2007Britains banks are working together with the Government and voluntary organisations to produce fresh ideas on how to help the UK's financially excluded, the British Bankers' Association said today.
BBA paper sets out credit crunch lessons
08/10/2007A worldwide targeted review of financial regulation will help the markets weather the credit crunch, according to a paper published by the BBA.
Deposit guarantee reform just part of the story
01/10/2007Reform of the scheme guaranteeing savers' deposits must not distract policymakers from learning the real lessons of the Northern Rock affair, says the BBA.
Support for small businesses Q2 2007
01/10/2007Commenting on the figures, BBA director of statistics David Dooks said: "With some 50,000 small businesses starting new banking relationships each month, the number of firms served by business banks continues to grow significantly."
BBA urges drive for better EU regulation
28/09/2007Europe must continue to strive for more streamlined regulation of financial services for the benefit of customers and banks, the British Bankers' Association said today.
Gross lending weak - consumer credit down
27/09/2007With house price inflation still in double digits, we might have expected stronger gross lending in August. However we are seeing a similar level to last year, which suggests that volumes are lower.
FSA must recognise insurance can help
26/09/2007Payment protection insurance gives peace of mind to millions of borrowers, says the BBA.
Mental Capacity Act - new BBA guide
25/09/2007The BBA has produced a plain-English guide to help people who manage finances for others who lack mental capacity.
BBA glossary puts the crunch on jargon
24/09/2007The global credit crunch is to the fore among new entries featured in a revised glossary of financial terms on the British Bankers' Association website.
Forgotten funds - web visits reach 200,000
21/09/2007The campaign to reunite customers with forgotten cash reaches a key milestone today with this year's 200,000th visit to the dormant account pages of the BBA website.
Sterling rates continue to drop
20/09/2007Further to yesterdays announcement from the Bank of England that it intends to conduct an auction for funds with three–month maturity, Sterling BBA LIBOR rates have dropped.
Mortgages up, consumer credit weak
20/09/2007August figures gave no indication of the financial market difficulties seen last week. Banks' mortgage lending - standing at £550 billion - rose by more than the recent trend, in part reflecting higher remortgaging activity.
BBA response to Bank of England announcement
19/09/2007The BBA welcomes the more flexible approach to the provision of liquidity to the Sterling market announced today by the Bank of England.
Rates drop sharply following Fed rate cut
19/09/2007BBA LIBOR rates responded to the decision yesterday by the Federal Open Market Committee to cut US rates from 5.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent.
Key facts about Credit Derivatives
19/09/2007BBA Credit Derivatives Conference Friday 21st September. The BBA will be holding a conference on credit derivatives at which key regulatory and industry figures will speak.
Overnight Sterling rate falls back into line with trend towards easier interbank markets
18/09/2007Overnight Sterling BBA LIBOR set at 6.14250 per cent today, having spiked to 6.46875 yesterday. Whilst considerably lower, this is still higher than the rate of 5.87000 seen last Thursday and Friday.
Cable's alarmist sums don't add up
17/09/2007The BBA utterly refutes the alarmist stance taken by Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vincent Cable.
Overnight rate up amid continued general easing
17/09/2007Three–month and twelve-month Sterling BBA LIBOR rates have continued their recent downward trend, with the key three–month rate dropping from 6.82375 to 6.75125.
Northern Rock - no reason to worry
14/09/2007The Northern Rock is a sound and safe bank and there is absolutely no reason for either mortgage customers or savers to worry.
Confidence continues to increase in the credit market
14/09/2007Sterling BBA LIBOR rates have continued their recent trend down from historic highs against the base rate.
Silent majority has spoken BBA welcomes customer satisfaction report
13/09/2007The BBA has welcomed new research showing that the vast majority of customers are satisfied with their bank.
Further easing of rates the first ray of hope for the credit markets?
13/09/2007Sterling BBA LIBOR has dropped today across all maturities. The Overnight rate has dropped to 5.87375 from a peak of 6.2475 per cent on 3rd September.
Signs of easing in the credit markets?
12/09/2007Three month Sterling BBA LIBOR eased back fractionally from its peak today.
Further signs of markets stabilising
07/09/2007Today’s BBA LIBOR figures show further signs of stability in lending rates in major markets following recent volatility.
Long–term Sterling rates hit record highs while short–term pressures ease
06/09/2007The European Central Bank’s intervention this morning to inject short–term liquidity into the market has brought overnight lending rates in the Eurozone sharply down, as indicated by the drop in overnight euro BBA LIBOR from 4.68 to 4.13125.
Horses for courses?
05/09/2007Diverging rates highlight differing strategies among UK, US and Eurozone central banks.
Uswitch "fag-packet figures" are dangerous nonsense
31/08/2007Unsupported suppositions and the wrong numbers are fatal flaws in Uswitch survey. It should be given no further credibility by commentators.
Government auditor report is a wake-up call
28/08/2007The National Audit Office report showing the UK banking sector as the biggest contributor of corporation tax should be a wake-up call for government decision makers, says BBA Chief Executive Angela Knight.
Mortgage demand holding up, consumer credit subdued
28/08/2007With customers seeking to replace deals or fix their mortgage costs, increased remortgaging activity boosted the banks' lending in July.
Competition is working in business banking
23/08/2007The Competition Commissions proposal to lift price controls on the UK's four biggest banks demonstrates that competition is working for small businesses, the BBA said today.
MiFID Connect issues investment research guidance
21/08/2007Financial analysts and the traders who use their research are today working with new guidelines from MiFID Connect to meet the requirements of a forthcoming EU Directive.
Stronger mortgage lending in July, consumer credit remains weak
20/08/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: "Longer-term trends in mortgage lending are little changed but July's strong rise was surprising, given the expected cumulative impact of higher interest rates."
BBA LIBOR: overnight rate falls for second day
15/08/2007Today’s BBA LIBOR overnight sterling rate has fallen back for the second day running after three days of rising levels.
Fresher finance: BBA money guide for students
14/08/2007Being a student is an exciting, memorable and expensive experience. It opens up a whole new world of knowledge and provides an escape from home. But it is also the first time many young people are truly on their own financially.
Markets recover, worries persist
13/08/2007This morning, UK markets led a recovery after suffering heavy losses last week.
MiFID Connect issues guidance on suitability checks
10/08/2007Guidelines for financial firms on meeting the "suitability and appropriateness" provisions of a forthcoming EU Directive received recognition from the City regulator today.
Key facts about BBA LIBOR
10/08/2007As economists scour the markets for signs of a credit crunch, attention is turning to BBA LIBOR as one of the key indicators of what the market is thinking.
Unclaimed Assets Within the Financial System
06/08/2007We applaud plans to release truly unclaimed money and put it to good use. Our members are fully committed to working closely with the Government to make the unclaimed assets scheme a success.
Customers waking up to forgotten cash
30/07/2007Consumers are flocking to track down forgotten cash as banks step up efforts to reunite customers with money in dormant accounts in the run-up to the Government's unclaimed assets scheme.
Banks join OFT in test case on overdraft fees
26/07/2007Tomorrow morning a number of banks and financial services organisations are taking the initiative, working jointly with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA), to ask the UK courts to clarify the legal position regarding bank overdraft fees.
Mortgage approvals and consumer credit
26/07/2007Although the trend in net mortgage lending is being maintained, approval numbers for house purchase are well down on this time last year, suggesting that market demand may be reacting to higher mortgage costs.
Risk based approach to fighting money laundering
25/07/2007Angela Knight CBE, chief executive of the BBA said today that she was delighted at HM Treasury's decision to adopt a statutory risk-based approach to the regulation of money laundering.
Banks reunite customers with forgotten cash
23/07/2007Ms Knight said: "Money in dormant accounts up and down the country belongs to customers."
Banks call for regulation debate
19/07/2007Customers and banks would benefit from more streamlined regulation of financial services the British Bankers' Association said today.
UK banks are among the world's cheapest
19/07/2007The UK offers cheaper banking to customers than almost any other country in the developed world, according to independent research in the BBA annual report.
June's mortgages below trend - credit weak
19/07/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: The contrast between Mays strong rise in mortgage lending and a much weaker figure in June makes it difficult to gauge the current impact of higher interest rates on mortgage demand but we've seen the trend gradually slowing since the turn of the year.
Consumers should benefit from EU integration
17/07/2007BBA Chief Executive Angela Knight CBE said: "With wholesale financial services rules bedding down, the attention is turning to retail financial services."
Annual audit information streamlined
13/07/2007BBA Chief Executive Angela Knight CBE said: "Banking has changed hugely in recent decades and as a result there are 150 million bank accounts in the UK. "
BBA welcomes new FSA Chief Executive
13/07/2007The BBA welcomes the appointment of Hector Sants as the new chief executive of the Financial Services Authority.
Banks demonstrate support for small businesses
13/07/2007Commenting on the latest figures, BBA director of statistics, David Dooks, said: "Small businesses are a healthy sector of the economy, with annual growth in their deposits and borrowing exceeding GDP growth."
Social Justice report confuses regulation further
10/07/2007BBA Chief Executive Angela Knight CBE said: "We welcome new ideas and approaches to lifting people out of over-indebtedness, which can have heavy personal consequences to individuals as well as a high social cost."
Financial inclusion continues
09/07/2007Angela Knight CBE, chief executive of the BBA, said: "Banks continue to welcome customers and to offer a wide range of accounts to suit everyone."
Principles, not rules, key to regulation
04/07/2007Principles based regulation is the key to the future success of international markets according to over 50 senior representatives from the British and Swiss financial services industries.
Responsible lending code should apply to all
03/07/2007Lenders who offer loan deals to customers outside the banking system should be brought into line with the banking industry's code on responsible lending, the BBA said today.
BBA welcomes Darling
28/06/2007Chief Executive of the BBA, Angela Knight CBE said: I congratulate Alistair Darling on his new job and welcome him back to the Treasury.
Clearer advice & risk based regulation needed
27/06/2007Customers looking to invest will get clearer and more focused advice and information if proposals from the BBA are adopted by the Financial Services Authority.
10-minute snapshot of UK banking
27/06/2007Every 10 minutes UK banks pay out more than £3 million through cash machines, the BBA shows in its latest annual statistics published today.
Mortgage lending up - consumer debt down
27/06/2007Contrary to the recent stable trend, the banks' gross and net mortgage lending strengthened in May, reflecting an improved competitive position, rather than a general rise in mortgage demand across the market.
BBA LIBOR panels 2007
22/06/2007In accordance with the BBA LIBOR Definition the BBA has completed its review of the composition of the BBA LIBOR Contributor Panels.
Five pound notes response
21/06/2007Mrs Angela Knight CBE, Chief Executive of the BBA, said: "We were surprised to hear the Governor's comments in his Mansion House speech about the Bank of England's surplus of £5 notes. We are keen to work with him to remedy this issue."
Stronger mortgage lending in May
20/06/2007The recent trend in mortgage lending had been downward, so the stronger demand in May was somewhat surprising, particularly as it was before the anticipated introduction of Home Information Packs, which encouraged people to put their properties onto the market in May and will tend to boost lending in June and July.
Free banking at the touch of a button
19/06/2007Angela Knight CBE, chief executive of the BBA said, she was delighted the government had recognised the contribution banks were making towards full financial inclusion.
Angela Knight podcasts with Fool.co.uk
19/06/2007Overdraft fees and the changing face of banking are among the issues discussed in a podcast interview with Angela Knight CBE today on personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
Banks provide business banking for everyone
19/06/2007British banks work to help all businesses - regardless of colour - to prosper through a variety of services tailored to individual banking needs the BBA said today.
Financial services - driving the UK Economy
15/06/2007The financial services industry is the engine room of the UK putting enough into the economy each year to build 36 news hospitals or 600 city academies new research reveals today.
Banks - offer excellent service & value for money
13/06/2007Angela Knight, chief executive of the BBA today said a new report failed to give the full picture of the service offered by UK banks.
Better banking in Belfast
13/06/2007Improvements to current accounts were discussed at a high-level conference in Belfast today where key industry figures met to discuss recent Competition Commission changes.
BBA on bank rates
09/06/2007UK banks offer savings accounts with high interest rates. Current accounts are not designed for saving.
How fit are your finances?
08/06/2007Customers can get their finances in shape for summer by spending a few minutes making sure their money is working for them, the BBA said today.
Scope abounds for regulatory confusion
05/06/2007No fewer than four separate bodies seek to regulate the UK's banking industry, BBA chief executive Angela Knight CBE told Birmingham business leaders today (Tuesday).
Banks back mobility not portability
05/06/2007Chief Executive Angela Knight CBE said: "UK banks support EU initiatives to give customers greater choice and freedom."
Higher rates subdue personal borrowing
29/05/2007The latest three months have seen net mortgage lending stabilise, with rises below the average of the previous six months.
Borrowers cautious as rates rise
21/05/2007Angela Knight CBE said regarding today's figures from the Major British Banking Groups: "People are thinking carefully about their spending - which is only natural and sensible when there are interest rises. "
Tighter budgets dictate borrowing attitudes
21/05/2007Lower mortgage demand, weaker deposit growth and little change in personal loans or credit card borrowing all point to people paying more attention to their finances.
Customer get say on unclaimed assets
17/05/2007Angela Knight, Chief Executive of the BBA said: "Today's government announcement follows up its consultation paper issued before the Budget.
Banking future in Northern Ireland
16/05/2007Angela Knight, Chief Executive of the BBA said: "Competition and treating customers fairly are at the heart of a successful banking industry."
FSA recognises MIFID connect guidelines
16/05/2007MiFID Connect industry guidance on the outsourcing practices of regulated firms received recognition from the City regulator today.
Customers at heart of Irish banking
15/05/2007Banks are happy to provide customers with easy to understand information and to help them make appropriate financial choices.
Interest rates squeeze family budgets
10/05/2007Higher interest rates will squeeze family budgets tighter.
Banks help small business growth
08/05/2007More than half a million new banking relationships are set up for small businesses every year.
Banks lead on treating customers fairly
08/05/2007Customers can be confident of a fair deal from their bank as UK financial institutions make good progress on implementing the treating customers fairly principle.
Banks warn Brussels' plan could limit lending
01/05/2007Credit law proposals from Brussels mean consumers are likely to find it harder and less convenient to get credit, a new study reveals.
Banks support call for greater co-ordination
30/04/2007Chief Executive Angela Knight CBE said: "UK financial services are an international success story bringing jobs and prosperity to Britain. "
Higher interest rates influencing borrowing
30/04/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: "Strong levels of gross mortgage lending reflect homebuyers and homeowners seeking out fixed rate mortgages as protection against rising interest rates."
Bankers' site hits all-time high
27/04/2007More people than ever before have accessed the British Bankers' website figures reveal today.
Banking industry will work with the OFT
26/04/2007We are pleased the OFT recognises that the issue of bank account fees needs further consideration and is more complex than it had initially believed.
Debt on plastic falls
23/04/2007Commenting on today's saving and borrowing figures from the Chief Executive of the British Bankers' Association, Angela Knight CBE.
Mortgage demand moderating
23/04/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: " Since interest rates began rising last August, higher mortgage costs have been absorbed by households and high lending growth continued, to keep up with rising prices."
Improve advice but don't add burdens
20/04/2007Most people ask their friends and family or go to the web for money advice a new online poll for the BBA reveals today.
Banks leaders of the pack in charity stakes
13/04/2007The banking sector is the largest contributor to community causes according to new data from the Directory of Social Change.
Misleading debt adverts to be dropped
11/04/2007Angela Knight, chief executive of the BBA said: "I am delighted positive steps are being taken to ensure that IVAs are promoted responsibly, especially as the industry has acted on its own initiative to engage with regulators. "
Dust down dormant accounts this Easter says BBA
05/04/2007Banks are making a determined effort to encourage customers to reactivate old accounts.
OFT admits bank fees need further study
29/03/2007The BBA notes the fact that, following our six-month collaborative fact-finding exercise, the OFT acknowledges that the issue of bank account fees is more complicated than it first thought.
Banks ahead of the field on new PPI refunds
29/03/2007Angela Knight, incoming chief executive of the BBA, said: "Banks have already implemented the changes announced today by the FSA, but people who are borrowing from other lenders can now benefit too."
New chairman for International Banking Federation
27/03/2007Sydney: David Bell, Chief Executive of the Australian Bankers' Association, has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Banking Federation (IBFed) following the retirement of Ian Mullen, Chief Executive of the British Bankers' Association.
Mortgages slow as costs & prices rise
26/03/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: "The UK's shortage of housing market supply is clearly evident in the mortgage approvals data."
BBA budget response
21/03/2007BBA welcomes cuts to personal and business taxes.
Banks' commitment to financial inclusion
20/03/2007The BBA continues to highlight the banking sector's commitment to increasing the number of consumers being provided with access to the financial system.
BBA supports Government on unclaimed assets
20/03/2007The BBA has confirmed the banking industry's support for the proposed approach on unclaimed assets set out in the Government consultation paper issued today.
Mortgage demand may be moderating
20/03/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: "Since last November, we have seen three successive months of mortgage lending rising by less than in the previous month suggesting a moderating demand in the market."
Consumer credit is particularly weak
27/02/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: January saw a continued stable demand for mortgages.
Credit card borrowing contracts further
20/02/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: We can see that the January sales did not encourage borrowing on credit cards.
BBA calls for new code fit for all
16/02/2007The revised banking code should be flexible and fair for customers and banks Angela Knight, chief executive designate of BBA said today as the consultation process on the new rules comes to an end.
BBA named most influential trade association
08/02/2007The BBA was last night named as "the most influential trade association 2007" at Complinet's Third Annual Compliance Awards.
Competition Commission referral unnecessary
07/02/2007
Knight slams uSwitch research
02/02/2007
Account switching demonstrates competition
30/01/2007UK bank customers recognise a good deal when they see it, Angela Knight chief executive designate of the BBA, said ahead of tomorrows final sector inquiry report into financial services by the European Commission.
Which? "simply headline-grabbing" says BBA
28/01/2007The (BBA) has responded strongly to the Which? report claiming that banks "trick" their customers.
Resilient mortgages & no Christmas cards
26/01/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: The final quarter of last year, showed the mortgage market to be stronger than at the same time a year earlier.
2007-Bank' Annual Result Dates
24/01/2007
Concerns over EU Audit Directive
19/01/2007The BBA said today that it has serious concerns over the 8th Directive on Statutory Audit.
Mortgage growth down - consumer credit weak
19/01/2007David Dooks, BBA director of statistics, said: 2006 was notable for contrasting trends in secured and unsecured personal lending.
We must get financial capability rights
15/01/2007Better and more integrated financial education is crucial to providing people with the skills and confidence they need to make the ever increasing number of financial decisions during their life.