Ten things we've learned this week

Banks eh? You either hate 'em or you hate 'em. It's our weekly round-up of things we've learned this week...

1). The FSA does exist!

It turns out the regulator will respond to correspondence (as long as you get almost 700 adviser signatures to back your assertions and secure plenty of press coverage). Click HERE.

2). Surprise, surprise!

But it seems nobody really believes a word Hector Sants says. Click HERE and see comments at the bottom of the page.

3). There is hope for Lifemark

The mystery frontrunner in efforts to shore up troubled Keydata-backer Lifemark was revealed this week. Click HERE to find out who it is.

4). The older the wiser?

After more than half a century on this great Earth, even the over-50s don't know everything. Click HERE.

5). We refuse to be restricted!

The independent brand, written off by some as meaningless in a post-2012 advisory market, is still important to thousands of you. Click HERE.

6). Too late!

The Bank of England has left it far too late to raise interest rates by a measly 25 basis points, according to one influential MPC member. Click HERE.

7). Banks remain unpopular...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that, if you are a bank with thousands upon thousands of clients, you will receive some complaints. Just a few. Click HERE.

8). ...but they do try, bless 'em

Banks are more than happy to improve their services for customers. Just takes a little visit from the OFT. Click HERE.

9). The yoof of today...

...are worse off than their elderly neighbours, according to one think-tank which concluded the elderly held a "privileged" position in society. Click HERE.

10). Protection

At last some protection for with-profits policyholders, who have suffered at the hands of providers and MVRs for years. Click HERE.

Another ten next Friday. Have a good weekend.