Virgin Money

Virgin out of RBS race; Harrods sold - papers

IFAonline| 10 May 2010 | 09:30

Virgin Money has been dropped from the race to buy up 318 RBS branches, sources familiar with the matter said at the weekend.

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Virgin confirms interest in Lloyds and RBS branches

Virgin Money chairman Brian Pitman has confirmed rumours the bank is interested in buying Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland branches.

IFAonline| 02 Feb 2010 | 10:43
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Over 50s double ISA investments after limit rise

Investors over the age of 50 have doubled their lump sum contributions into share-based ISAs following the Government's increase in their allowance to £10,200.

IFAonline| 27 Jan 2010 | 15:00

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Cash ISAs earning pennies on thousands-papers

Cash ISA savers are receiving 40 times less interest compared to those in similar taxed accounts.

IFAonline| 27 Jan 2010 | 08:51
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Editor's comment: A new kind of bank?

When is a bank not like a bank? When Richard Branson is involved it seems...

IFAonline| 13 Jan 2010 | 15:00
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Pension savings 'deteriorating' - papers

Nine out of 10 defined benefit pension schemes are now closed to new entrants as employers continue to move away from the high-cost schemes, a report says.

IFAonline| 04 Jan 2010 | 10:00
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Advisers back emerging markets for 2010 despite Dubai debt

A third (32%) of IFAs are putting their weight behind emerging markets to outperform next year, despite concerns about Dubai's debt problems.

IFAonline| 10 Dec 2009 | 11:15
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Annuitisation delays 'hurts pensioner income'

Pension savers could be risking losses of up to £1,400 when they turn their pension pot into retirement income because of annuitisation delays, Virgin Money research suggests.

IFAonline| 20 Jul 2009 | 10:00
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UK shares coming back into favour - report

Confidence in UK shares is returning as IFAs pick the domestic market as the best home for clients' cash over the next quarter, shunning overseas markets.

IFAonline| 03 Dec 2008 | 15:00
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Annuity transfer target to cost pensioners

Pension savers are still at risk of losing thousands of pounds despite industry initiatives to speed up transfers, according to Virgin Money.

IFAonline| 06 Nov 2008 | 14:00
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'Green' underperformance not tolerated - study

The majority of IFAs feel clients will no longer accept underperformance from green and environmental funds, Virgin Money research reveals.

IFAonline| 27 Mar 2008 | 15:20
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Half of IFAs would invest own money in green funds

New Virgin Money research suggests more than half of advisers are willing to pour their own money into green funds.

IFAonline| 14 Feb 2008 | 14:00
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Virgin Money launches Climate Change fund

Virgin Money has launched a new Climate Change fund, targeting companies with a ‘lighter footprint’ than their sector peers.

IFAonline| 22 Jan 2008 | 10:00

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