After the nationalisation of parent company Landsbanki and subsequent suspension of all Icesave savings accounts, the UK government have stepped in to fully guarantee British saver\'s deposits held with the Icelandic bank. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is currently in the process of co-ordinating compensation and all savers that held funds with Icesave should expect to receive remuneration by Christmas. [Icesave Easy Access]

They claim to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to banking. Because they have the backing of the Abbey National, they can offer attractive rates and the security of an established financial institution. [Cahoot]

The Financial Services division of M&S offers personal loans, flexible borrowing with 'Personal Reserve', a M&S account card, life assurance and pension. [Marks and Spencer Money]

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

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]

FirstSave offer a range of highly competitive savings products backed up by efficient and friendly service. Their savings range spans both easy access accounts and fixed rate bonds making it easy for you to choose the right place for your money. They offer rate guarantees on all their products so you can enjoy the reassurance of a consistent return. [FirstSave]

The reasons for their success, they say, are simple - absolute security, great flexibility, utter simplicity and above all, the best in customer service. They provide a wide range of savings and mortgage products. [Standard Life]

They bring radical new thinking to personal banking. By ofsetting balances on one product with another you can make considerable savings by paying lower interest rates on your borrowings and receiving higher interest rates on your savings. [Intelligent Finance]

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]

Legal & General’s wide selection of investments make it easy to find one that suits you. Choose from a range of ISA and unit trust funds and invest from just £500 lump sum or £50 a month. [Legal and General]