Posted at eNewsWire by khauksson on Wednesday, August 6, 2008eNewsWire Category: Banking and Finance
Bank of England Base Rate and Buy-to-Let Commentary
It is widely predicted that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold the base rate steady at 5.00% when it announces the outcome of its deliberations on 7 August.
Neil Young, CEO of Property Portfolio Managers, Young Group, comments; “As ever, the MPC is engaged in [...]
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Posted at eNewsWire by chrisb on Wednesday, August 6, 2008eNewsWire Category: Banking and Finance, Featured
Offshore savings bank Bradford & Bingley International has launched a one year fixed rate bond which also offers an emergency access facility.
Bradford & Bingley International has launched a fixed rate offshore savings bond paying up to 7.00% gross per annum. The bond also gives savers the flexibility of emergency withdrawals if required in lieu of [...]
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Posted at eNewsWire by AElliott on Sunday, August 3, 2008eNewsWire Category: Banking and Finance, IT and Technology, Retail and Services
An innovative company, based in Worcestershire and known for their jute bags has been selected as one of the Top 12 green business leaders in the 2008 Barclays Commercial Bank Green Leaders in Business Awards.
The Awards recognise those companies who are using pioneering processes or new sustainable technology, products or services to help beat climate [...]
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Posted at eNewsWire by chrisb on Friday, August 1, 2008eNewsWire Category: Banking and Finance
Glitnir has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2008.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Net profit ISK 7.6 bn. up 29,3% from Q1 08
• Record quarter for net operating income, ISK 26.9 bn., a 5% increase from ISK 25.6 bn. in Q1 08
• Return on equity 17,0% compared 15,0% in Q1 08
• Net Interest income ISK 17.8 bn. growing [...]
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Posted at eNewsWire by chrisb on Friday, August 1, 2008eNewsWire Category: Banking and Finance, Featured
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Rajendra Pachauri joins the board of Glitnir’s new research fund for global environmental projects.
Nordic bank Glitnir has launched a new savings account in Norway and Iceland that is designed to help the environment.
The Save&Save account offers a high rate of interest whilst simultaneously providing capital for a new global environmental [...]
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