Useful links
If you'd like more information about the financial services industry in general, the following links may be useful.
regulatory organisations in financial services
The UK's Financial Services Authority is an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK
www.fsa.gov.uk
The Financial Ombudsman Service provides consumers with a free, independent service for resolving disputes with financial firms. It can be contacted at The Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SR or by phoning 0845 080 1800.
www.financial-ombudsman.org
The British Bankers Association is the leading trade association in the banking and financial services industry, representing banks and other financial services firms operating in the UK.
www.bba.org.uk
The Banking Code is a voluntary code which sets standards of good banking practice. Heritable Bank subscribes to the Banking Code.
www.bankingcode.org.uk
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme can pay compensation to consumers if a financial services firm is unable, or likely to be unable, to pay claims against it.
www.fscs.org.uk
Other links you may find useful
Moneymadeclear is a jargon free site from the Financial Services Authority
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
The Economist is a source of international economic and business news. Some articles may require a subscription.
www.economist.com
BBC - keep up to date on consumer finance news from the BBC
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/your_money/
The Finance Industry Standards Association
www.fisa.co.uk
The Financial Times website contains useful information on various aspects of personal finance including savings accounts, loans, insurance, credit cards and mortgages.
ftyourmoney.ft.com
Financial Services Authority comparative tables
www.fsa.gov.uk/tables