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News and Announcements for our Customers and Introducers
Emergency Budget Highlights
06/07/2010
Following the Emergency Budget on 22 June 2010, we have summarised the higlights covering tax, pensions and National Insurance.…
New Application Forms for Business and Trust Accounts
20/05/2010
Professional Advisers, please be aware that three of our key application forms have been updated. New versions of the following…
Fraudulent Emails in Circulation
04/05/2010
Staying safe online: We would like to remind all our clients that Cater Allen Private Bank will never send…
The Guaranteed Step-Up Income Plan
27/04/2010
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, has launched a new structured product that guarantees a minimum overall…
Year End Tax Planning
23/03/2010
The start of the new tax year is looming and now is the time to think about any last minute…
IMPORTANT MESSAGE Internet Banking and Client Team
23/03/2010
Our banking system is currently undergoing some unscheduled updates. Internet Banking is now available for transactions, however please be aware that balances…
Santander UK plc Guarantee
17/03/2010
This notice is posted in response to questions regarding the Cater Allen deposit guarantee, provided by Santander UK plc, which…
Structured Product Releases
08/03/2010
We are proud to announce the most recent additions to our suite of structured products. Our first ever income product, Capital…
Contact Centre Update
06/01/2010
Despite continued adverse weather conditions, our Contact Centre is functioning as normal today, 6th January We look forward to…
Cater Allen Christmas Hours
17/12/2009
Please be advised of the Cater Allen, Client Team opening hours and BACS Payment/Transfer dates during the festive season. …
Internet Banking and Your Security
26/11/2009
We have been made aware of a recent increase in Internet Banking phishing incidents, whereby a clone will be made of…
OFT Overdraft Charge Test Case
25/11/2009
SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT - UPDATE 25 NOVEMBER 2009 Seven banks, including Abbey, and one building society are…
Royal Mail Strikes. Your Post From Cater Allen
26/10/2009
As you may be aware, the ongoing industrial action by the Communication Workers Union (CMU) are continuing to cause postal delays across…
Account Name Change
19/10/2009
In order to accommodate our growing range of accounts, we have made a change to the name of our Private…
"Stunning Save from Cater Allen"
31/07/2009
Article from MoneyFacts.co.uk 28.07.09 Cater Allen Private Bank has extended its fixed rate portfolio with a bond…
Changes to American Express US Dollar Payments
15/07/2009
Following the purchase last year of American Express by Standard Chartered, please be aware that if you make US Dollar…
OFT Test Case Update
26/06/2009
BANKS AND BUILDING SOCIETY HOUSE OF LORDS HEARING IN OFT TEST CASE - 23 June 2009…
Santander to Rebrand its UK Businesses
27/05/2009
Today it has been announced that Santander is to rebrand its major high street banks. Cater Allen Private…
12 Month Interest Rate Sheet
13/05/2009
We are aware that the summary of current and previous interest rates was, in some cases not enclosed in a…
Higher Interest Rates for Cater Allen Term Deposit Account Customers
02/03/2009
We are pleased to announce today that, following work to secure a more attractive interest rate for our Term Deposit…
OFT Update
01/03/2009
Unauthorised Overdraft Charges - An Update from the OFT What is happening? On 27…
Selected UK Banking plans announcement
06/02/2009
Announcement in relation to the James Hay/Cater Allen Selected UK Banking plans Should any UK Bank, included in…
Cater Allen Savings are 100% Guaranteed by Abbey
15/10/2008
Following enquiries and media commentary about the guarantees on savings, Cater Allen Private Bank would like to clarify…
Deposit Guarantee Explained
07/10/2008
Many of you have been asking us for more details regarding the Cater Allen deposit guarantee. Ever responsive to your…
Cater Allen exceeds £6 billion deposits
16/06/2008
Cater Allen's deposits have exceeded £6 billion for the first time since it was founded in 1816 in Blackburn. Deposits…