Bank of England
The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street on the Internet. Provides numerous press releases and downloadable publications, including those on European Monetary Union.
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The world's largest professional marketing body with over 60,000 members worldwide. Services include training, consultancy, professional qualifications recognised worldwide, information and library service.
DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry exists to increase UK competitiveness in partnership with Business, Industry and Scientific communities. Their website includes News, Regulatory and Business Support sections as well as Export guidance.
The Financial Times
Up-to-the minute international business news, comment and analysis on the web.
London Stock Exchange
If you require information on share prices, on how to join a London market or on the markets themselves, the London Stock Exchange website is the place to look - whether you are a company or an investor. In addition, you can access our regulatory news service (RNS), discover the rules surrounding flotation and learn about our wide range of products and services.
HM Treasury – Euro Site
This link provides access to the Treasury's euro business website. The site is designated to provide factual information to help firms understand the business implications of the euro.
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps businesses locate in the UK and grow internationally. Their global network of business experts provides a range of free information and business services to help hi-tech businesses discover global growth from a UK base.
BestMatch
National Business Angels, a partner with all the Clearing Banks, seeks to help businesses by providing an alternative method of obtaining equity finance of up to £2 million. It also assists private Angel Investors in their search for investment opportunities. National Business Angels is a not-for-profit organisation that operates a BestMatch service, matching businesses seeking funds with potential investors. This service is backed by the DTI.
Banking Code Standards Board
For information relating to the Business Banking Code. This is a voluntary code which sets standards of good banking practice for banks to follow when they are dealing with business customers in the United Kingdom.
The Financial Ombudsman Service
The Financial Ombudsman Service provides customers with a free, independent service for resolving disputes with financial firms.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales is the largest accountancy body in Europe, with more than 125,000 members. The Institute operates under a Royal Charter, working in the public interest. Its primary objectives are to educate and train Chartered Accountants, to maintain high standards for professional conduct among members, to provide services to its members and students, and to advance the theory and practice of accountancy.
Association of Corporate Treasurers
The Association of Corporate Treasurers is an organisation composed of corporate finance, risk management and cash management professionals working in the international market, which is responsible for the provision of both professional treasury information and treasury qualifications.
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