Traditionally, most of us prefer to do business with someone we know and trust - a preference they claim has made Ipswich Building Society popular with so many modern Suffolk people.

Legal & General offers many options for investing in an ISA (Individual Savings Account) meaning you can shield up to £7,200 from personal income and capital gains taxation. Choose from a range of different types of investment including index-tracking ISAs or actively managed ISAs. Start your ISA online today from just £50 a month or a £500 lump sum.
Remember your investment is not guaranteed, the value may fall as well as rise and the current tax situation may change in the future [Legal & General ISAs]

Open an account with us and take care of all your everyday banking tasks over the internet. There is no easier way to bank. [Co-operative Bank]

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]

As one of Britain's leading life assurance companies, they want to remove the unnecessary mystery surrounding savings, investments, insurance and mortgages. They're focused on making sure you know what's on offer - and what will suit you best. [Prudential Assurance]

Offer loans, an easy way to start saving and investing, personal banking, practical advice on your mortgage and home, and insurance against life's misfortunes. [Abbey]

Offer a comprehensive range of financial services including personal banking, credit cards, insurance, loans, savings, mortgages, investments, ISAs and offshore saving. [Halifax]

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]

The world's number one building society. A competitive range of mortgage products, Online Banking via the Internet, online mortgage quotations, savings products with on-line interest rate comparisons and a wide range of other financial services. [Nationwide Building Society]

As a major UK financial services group, the Alliance & Leicester is dedicated to the provision of financial products that give genuine value for money. [Alliance and Leicester]

Because of the Society's strong, local focus, it does not generally provide savings accounts and mortgage facilities outside its branch network area. [Cambridge 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]

Provide independent financial advice along insurance, mortgages and savings products and services. [Bradford and Bingley 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]

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]

Lloyds TSB aim to cater for your every financial need with their comprehensive range of insurance and financial products and services. [Lloyds TSB Bank]