Interest rates

Industry

Building societies under threat - KPMG

Building societies are likely to suffer falling profits as interest rates remain low and credit losses mount, says accounting group KPMG.

clock 24 August 2009 •

Economics / Markets

BoE holds rates and extends quantitative easing

The Bank of England has held interest rates for a fifth consecutive month today, while expanding its quantitative easing measures.

clock 06 August 2009 •

Industry

MPC noted improved conditions before rate hold

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted improving market conditions before unanimously voting to hold interest rates at 0.5%, the minutes of the July meeting have revealed.

clock 22 July 2009 •

Your profession

BoE halts quant easing; holds rates at 0.5%

The Bank of England has shocked the City by freezing its quantitative easing programme and keeping interest rates on hold.

clock 09 July 2009 •

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Five rules for annuity advice

Philip Brown, Head of Retirement Products at Partnership Ltd, offers some essential tips to securing the best retirement income for clients

clock 07 July 2009 •