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How to choose the best UK student bank account

TheGuardian

From the ‘must-have’ overdraft to money off food and rail travel Student life brings with it a different kind of learning curve as young people across the country embark on a new adventure and try to find ways to make their money go further. And in a cost of living crisis, the curve is even steeper. A survey carried out for the personal finance website Save the Student last year showed that 82% of students worried about making ends meet, while one in 10 had resorted to using food banks.

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Does the commercial lending slump hint at a looming recession?

American Banker

Tighter credit standards and lower demand for business loans could make it harder for the Fed to achieve the soft landing it's seeking. Still, bankers are cautiously optimistic, noting that some businesses are using their savings to invest at a time when borrowing costs are high.

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National Trust resists pressure to ditch Barclays over environmental concerns

TheGuardian

Attempt to cut ties with bank, which directly invests in new fossil fuel projects, fails at AGM One of Britain’s most powerful charities, the National Trust, has hit back at pressure to cut ties with Barclays bank over environmental concerns. The trust, which acts to conserve more than 780 miles of coastline and 500 historic properties, claims that it can wield influence within the banking sector as a whole and does not need to ditch the global bank as a supplier.

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Velo Payments to acquire YapStone

The Paypers

Velo Payments has announced the acquisition of the payment processing platform YapStone in order to offer its customers improved payment methods.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Dave Pays 4% on All Accounts as Mobile App Pursues ‘Primary’ Relationships

The Financial Brand

This article Dave Pays 4% on All Accounts as Mobile App Pursues ‘Primary’ Relationships appeared first on The Financial Brand. This fintech — which targets those who live paycheck to paycheck with its mobile app — has an ambitious strategy to return to profitability in 2024. This article Dave Pays 4% on All Accounts as Mobile App Pursues ‘Primary’ Relationships appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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