Jun
2009
Articles from 12th Jun 2009
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Bonds plan drawn up to safeguard West Bromwich Building Society
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
The West Bromwich Building Society has said it is near to striking a capital restructuring deal that would enable it to remain independent. Read
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KPMG set to cut more than 250 tax jobs
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
Financial giant KPMG is reportedly set to cut more than 250 tax jobs, in a move which is likely to affect the sizeable Birmingham office. Read
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Credit crunch savages private sector pensions
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
When two of Britain’s leading companies announced big cutbacks to company pension schemes recently they highlighted once again the problems facing millions of private-sector workers when they stop working. Read
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Unexpected sense that inflation is quickening
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
Fears that the recession could drive Britain into a deflationary spiral, where companies and individuals put off purchasing decisions expecting to be able to buy cheaper later, have been fading decisively this spring. Read
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Sector minnows Dudley show value of mutuality
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
In a week when Lloyds ended 159 years of history by announcing the closure of the entire Cheltenham & Gloucester branch network, an only slightly younger Black Country institution showed the continuing benefits of mutuality. Read
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Trevor Law: Plan with-profits fund exit strategy carefully
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
Many investors in with-profits funds, either through bonds or pensions, are not aware that their contracts may contain valuable guarantees that allow them to exit without penalty on set dates. Read
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AXA to cut 560 jobs
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
Insurance giant AXA has announced it plans to cut more than 500 jobs. Read
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New regional chief of ICAEW loses her job at PKF
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
The corporate accountant set to take over as the head of the body that supports the industry has had to postpone her start – after she was made redundant. Read
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West Bromwich Building Society keeps independence after debt deal
Jun 12 2009 | Financial
The West Bromwich Building Society has insisted it would retain its independence after agreeing a debt deal to strengthen its finances. Read
