The biggest building society based in the north east, offering a range of mortgages, investments and other financial services. [Newcastle Building Society]

As a Selftrade account holder you can invest in equities from the UK and 18 international markets, plus investment trusts, exchange traded funds, unit trusts, covered warrants and gilts, benefit from Stop and Limit orders at no extra charge, as well as access to wide-ranging market information. [Selftrade]

Take the mystery out of financial services jargon. If you're thinking of buying a house, take a look at their excellent mortgage range. Maybe their investment accounts can help you make more of your money? [Leeds and Holbeck Building Society]

A Top 10 UK mortgage lender and the largest financial institute based in the north east of England with over 15 billion in assets and over 1 million depositors. Specialists in savings, loans and investments. [Northern Rock]

The site for the Jersey and Isle of Man offshore savings subsidiaries of Halifax plc - giving details of products, latest interest rates and information about saving funds offshore. [Halifax International]

Aims to excel in one field alone: Investment management. With funds of more than £45bn under management in the UK, they negotiate worldwide from a position of great strength. [Henderson Investors]

Direct Line offer UK insurance, mortgages, savings and financial service products. Their basic philosophy is to offer consumers clear, straightforward, good value alternatives to products which are sold through traditional distribution channels. [Direct Line Financial Services]

Are you tired of being treated as a number and not as a person? Perhaps you need the Kent Reliance Building Society, the fastest growing building society in the country. [Kent Reliance Building Society]

As a mutual society their members own them. They exist for their benefit alone; there are no shareholders to siphon off the profit their investments generate. They can cater for many of your financial needs, from savings to insurance. [Liverpool Victoria]

Bank of Ireland was established by public subscription under Royal Charter in 1783. For over two hundred years the Bank has played a pivotal role in the Irish banking system. [Bank of Ireland]