FSA pushes window shopping for financial products

The FSA is urging consumers, particularly the young, elderly and low income earners, to learn a lesson from the Scots and shop around for financial products, claiming that by doing so investors could save hundreds of pounds a year. According to research carried out by the regulatory authority, consumers could save up to £700 by comparing prices on financial products and services such as current accounts, mortgages, credit cards and personal loans. "It's not just people with money to spare that can make savings," says Howard Davies, FSA chairman. "We can all benefit by sho...