Banks will make products simpler to understand

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Banks will make products simpler to understand

Banks and building societies are to be compelled to lay out details of personal loans and savings accounts in easy-to-read formats from next month.

The Daily Mail reported the news that independent reviewer Mike Young recommended "summary boxes" to provide the key information.

He said this would improve trust and transparency.

All pre-sales pamphlets and brochures will carry the summary boxes.

Mr Young had also recommended that they be available for after the sign-up, but the industry declined.

According to the Mail, savings accounts have become more complex as banks and building societies compete for customers.

Consumers suffering from the credit crunch are turning from credit cards to personal loans, a survey by accountant Wilkins Kennedy found last month.

The Financial Times reported the study, which also discovered defaults on lending have led to an increase in claims of bankruptcy.

Nick O'Reilly, president of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, was reported to note that banks are "tougher on credit card lending".

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