moneynet in the press

Birmingham Mail – 30th January 2006

BEWARE POLICIES THAT DON’T PAY OUT

There’s growing evidence that an increasing number of people are having claims on payment protection policies turned down on the grounds of ‘technicalities’, according to financial data firm Moneynet. It’s urging people, especially those who are self-employed or on short term contracts, to read small print carefully before signing up.

Manchester Evening News – 23rd January 2006

GOOD FOR THE SOUL AND THE POCKET?

“Ethical investing is now a going concern that offers clear-conscience alternatives for the full range of financial products including mortgages, bank accounts utilities, investments and pensions,” says Richard Brown of financial website Moneynet.co.uk.

“But just because a product is deemed ‘ethical’ it doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a wise financial choice, so it’s important to seek advice from an independent advisor.” There is a view that those wishing to invest ethically have to be prepared to sacrifice performance”

Express & Star – 23rd January 2006

BALANCE TRANSFER FINDINGS

Halifax, Mint and the Post Office have all emerged at the top of the credit card balance transfer list – while Tesco, Morgan Stanley and Hilton all get a thumbs down from Moneynet, the online financial data comparison service. As the credit card bills begin to roll in for millions of consumers, Moneynet research highlights some of the better deals available in the highly competitive balance transfer arena.

The Herald (Glasgow) – 21st January 2006

MONEYNET ISSUES ‘SEVERE CAUTION’

Growing evidence of a rise in the rejection rate for claims on mortgage and personal loan payment protection policies has prompted financial data group Moneynet to issue a ‘severe caution’ warning. “We are experiencing increasing numbers of our site users having their claims rejected, invariably because of technicalities arising from the small print,” said Moneynet chief executive Richard Brown. “Most vulnerable are the self-employed and short-term contract workers.”

New Media Age – 19th January 2006

NORWICH UNION USES VIRAL GAME TO SUBTLY SELL HEALTH INSURANCE

Aviva-owned insurance giant Norwich Union is taking advantage of the January health-kick to bolster its database of prospects via a viral game and online banner campaign. Digital agency Harvest Digital has developed a cartoon-based viral game encouraging people to find out their life expectancy based on a few light-hearted questions around smoking, drinking and exercise.

The game is being seeded via the Norwich Union email list and supported by a banner campaign on relevant finance sites, including Moneynet.

Myfinances.co.uk – 5th January 2006

BEST CREDIT CARD BALANCE TRANSFER DEALS REVEALED

“The balance transfer market is enormously important to credit card firms, and there are some excellent deals out there,” said Moneynet chief executive Richard Brown. “For consumers wanting to spread the cost of this traditionally expensive time of year, switching debt to a zero interest card can make sound financial sense – but some cards offer better terms than others, so it is important to get it right at the outset.”

eSuperbrands – 2006

PERSONALITY AND GOALS

As a brand, Moneynet strives to be an impartial, trustworthy, friendly and easy-to-use consumer champion.

Moneynet exists to provide impartial, clear, jargon-free information to help visitors compare and decide upon the best products for their circumstances. Its goal is to help save the consumer money and reduce the time spent making decisions.