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Me? A Bank CEO?: First Direct’s boss on his unusual route to the top
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Pitt now runs First Direct, the ‘branchless bank’ that now sits within HSBC, with a customer base of 1.5m and plans to grow that significantly. Pitt is an unusual bank CEO.
Call centre staff being stalked and abused, says bank boss - BBC News
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Call centre staff are facing a rising level of customer abuse ahead of Christmas, the boss of online bank First Direct Chris Pitt has said.
First Direct doubles interest on regular saver to 7% – here's how …
WEBNov 29, 2022 · First Direct is doubling the interest rate on its regular savings account from 3.5% to 7% on Thursday 1 December. It's the highest rate we've seen on this type of account since 2012. But there are a few catches – here's what you need to know.
First Direct debit card goes fee-free for overseas spending …
WEBJun 30, 2023 · First Direct has scrapped all fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals on its debit card for both new and existing customers, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. The move is a boost for existing First Direct customers as the account is already one of our best buys.
First Direct cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home …
WEBJul 9, 2024 · The bank has cut rates across its range of two, three and five-year fixed repayment mortgages, for first-time buyers and home movers.
First Direct unveils sub-4% mortgage rates | The Independent
WEBJan 4, 2024 · First Direct has announced rate cuts across its fixed-rate repayment mortgage range, with deals below 4% set to be available from Friday.
‘It’s in the DNA’: First Direct’s CEO on why it doesn’t have a …
WEBOct 12, 2023 · First Direct’s CEO Chris Pitt says he wants to invest in the bank’s infrastructure before spending big on marketing to grow its low awareness score.
HSBC plans First Direct relaunch to compete with digital rivals
WEBOct 14, 2019 · HSBC is planning an overhaul of its First Direct brand to attract younger customers and compete with fast-growing new digital rivals such as Monzo.
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