The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Fixed rate bonds continue to offer the most attractive rates for savers looking for good returns. The debate goes on, however, as to how long it will be before base rate starts to creep up, so many savers are confused about how long they should be locking their money away for.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Prisoners given Co-operative bank accounts are half as likely to reoffend – treating them like human beings really does help There are times when even though something stares you in the face, you cannot see it. So it was when I heard of the scheme, by the Co-operative bank, to supply bank accounts to serving prisoners . That was in 2006 and although I thought it a good idea (I...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
... FEATURES AND COMMENT • Prisons and probation: Bank accounts open prison doors Prisoners given Co-operative bank accounts are half as likely to reoffend - treating them like human beings really does help, says Eric Allison • Poverty: Poverty and social exclusion: the good, the bad and the ugly Julia Unwin, head of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, on what progress has been made regarding...
Finance Markets (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Co-operative Bank has reported that the number of borrowers paying off their mortgages ahead of schedule has soared 56% in the past year. The trend is at its strongest among variable rate customers who are taking advantage of the record low base rate, at 0.5%. The benefits can be twofold as early repayment reduces the overall [...]
All Africa (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team powered their way into the finals of the National Classic Basketball league after 15 years of waiting when they crushed Co-operative Bank of Kenya 73-62 in the semi-final play-offs in Mombasa.
Paul Lockett (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... more employees to be worker owned. My response was: "So, at a stroke, you would outlaw: -The Co-operative Bank -Building Societies -Larger Credit Unions -Co-operative Insurance -Co-op Supermarkets -Co-op Travel -Mutual Insurance Essentially, the whole of the co-operative movement would be declared illegal. I think the co-operative movement is one of the nations great success stories...
FIBA (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
... Welfare Hall.They have been joined by KPA men who rocked Africa club championships contenders Co-operative Bank of Kenya 2-1 (55-78, 75-57 and 73-62) and battle weary Eagle Wings who demolished Eastern Queens 2-1 (63-50, 48-50 and 76-55).Dennis Opiyo two fouls shots gave KCB just the start they needed but ICC locked the duel twice on efforts by Ben Ogolla. Lions were up 17-14 at the end...
