MoneySavingExpert News Banking Nationwide launches interest-paying current account... but it's beatableNationwide has launched a current account paying interest, but it can be beaten by a host of other deals. 27 November 2012 Which? wants jargon-free banking small printBanks are being urged to slash the length of their small print after a consumer group found terms and conditions can take an hour-and-a-half to read.21 November 2012 PPI payouts top £7 billionA whopping £516 million was paid out to victims of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling in September, according to latest industry figures. 21 November 2012 Largest inflation jump in two-and-a-half yearsUK inflation leapt to 3.2% last month, largely due to rising university fees, food costs and mortgage rates.13 November 2012 Consumer Credit Counselling Service becomes StepChangeDebt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has changed its name to StepChange Debt Charity. 12 November 2012 Basic bank accounts 'should have clear standards'Banks should set minimum standards for basic bank accounts, which are used by one in five customers in the UK, a new report from Consumer Focus says. 2 November 2012 Consumers promised swift financial justice under new regulatorConsumers have been told the new financial regulator will work faster than its predecessor to stop mis-selling and protect customers.16 October 2012 Barclays scraps staff sales commission, but will it stop mis-selling?Barclays is to abolish sales incentives for frontline branch and telephone staff, which it hopes will help prevent mis-selling.15 October 2012 Government pledge over high pension chargesThe Government says it will tackle high pension charges after a report claimed those saving for retirement could see their nest eggs eroded by huge costs.11 October 2012 RBS and NatWest suspend cash apps after fraudNatWest and RBS have suspended a function on their mobile apps, which allowed customers to get cash without a debit card, over fraud fears.10 October 2012 First787980 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us