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Welcome to our Quarter 1 2012 update. Whilst this year sees key events such as the Jubilee and Olympics, Raphaels Bank has hit a significant milestone itself by entering our 225th year of banking.
May 2012 Read article > >
Property market boost from abroad
A £200 million investment from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund will be targeted at distressed UK properties, boosting London's property market in the process.
19th April 2012 Read article > >
Wealthy Britons 'taking cash abroad'
One in five rich Britons is seriously considering upping sticks and heading overseas, to escape high taxes and complex bureaucracy.
17th April 2012 Read article > >
Spanish property sees 2012 success
The Spanish real estate market saw a slight recovery in the first weeks of 2012, although the yearly trend continued to fall.
20th March 2012 Read article > >
Aga pushes exports after sales drop
Manufacturing firm Aga Rangemasters has vowed to focus on overseas exports after reporting a 3% fall in revenues.
9th March 2012 Read article > >
Girona popular with overseas buyers
Demand from French, Scandinavian, English and Russian buyers interested in buying property in certain areas of Girona, Spain increased in 2011 compared to the previous year, a new study has found.
15th February 2012 Read article > >
Raphaels Bank wins in Card & Payments Award
Held on 1 February 2012 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Raphaels and Telefonica Ireland were named winners of the Best Prepaid Marketing Campaign of the Year for the highly successful launch of the O2 Money Card in Ireland.
7th February 2012 Read article > >
Chinese try to follow rules - CEO
The boss of one of the top Chinese equity firms has said investors from his country are trying to follow the rules when spending abroad but acknowledged some firms were still learning.
27th January 2012 Read article > >
From footballers to furniture - put a cap on import costs
Football transfer season provides valuable lesson to importers.
26th January 2012 Read article > >
SMEs need confidence to export
Raphaels Bank warns that lack of practical advice on CFX is hindering economy.
10th January 2012 Read article > >
Scotland 'would not be triple-A'
The credit rating of an independent Scotland would unlikely be the highest possible, according to a manager at an investment company.
9th January 2012 Read article > >
TM Lewin plans global expansion
Despite reporting a drop in sales figures, TM Lewin says it will plough ahead with expansion plans.
28th November 2011 Read article > >
SMEs urged to trade with foreign nations
The UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged by Prime Minister David Cameron...
11th November 2011 Read article > >
Finding the best international payment provider
Raphaels Bank offers top tips to SMEs on reducing costs and risks.
10th November 2011 Read article > >
Trade deficit hits record high
The UK's trade deficit was wider than ever in September, official data has shown.
10th November 2011 Read article > >
M&S returns to continental Europe
Visitors to Paris will soon see a familiar retail sight as Marks & Spencer resumes trading on the continent.
11th October 2011 Read article > >
Tata shows continued confidence in UK
India steel giant Tata has announced plans to invest £2 million in one of its plants in the North East of England...
3rd July 2011 Read article > >
Tony Wilson appointment
Raphaels Bank appoints Tony Wilson to spearhead new CFX Division. Tony joins from Travelex where he was MD of Global...
13th December 2010 Read article > >
Malaysian First Multi-Currency ATM
Raphaels Bank, ICE and CIMB Bank Berhad join forces in Malaysia's first Multi-Currency ATM service
20th August 2010 Read article > >
Case Study: g2g card
Raphaels Bank pilots g2g prepaid Maestro® card for disadvantaged young people ...
4th April 2008 Read article > >
Disadvantaged youngsters get access to unique debit card
Cambridgeshire County Council works with pre-paid debit card pioneers to give disadvantaged young people more independence...
4th April 2008 Read article > >
Aviva pilots prepaid rewards card with Tsys and Raphaels Bank
TSYS Europe and Aviva today announced the successful launch...
26th June 2007 Read article > >