Virgin launches challenge to big banks

Sir Richard Branson has launched two new credit cards to break the stranglehold of the big four banks.

Virgin is back for another bite of the Australian financial services cherry

Branson is looking to make all the right moves this time.

Happy Soldiers sticks Virgin Money ad on the card

Sydney-based agency Happy Soldiers has unveiled its first work for foundation client Virgin Money. Shot at Strickland House in Vaucluse, all of the costs associated with the ad including the 107 cast, 60 crew, props, costumes, director, music, camera hire and catering were all paid for on the Virgin Flyer Credit Card. All of the media [...]

Branson, presumably wiser, tries again

Richard Branson is in town. He is here to launch a financial services company - for the second time. Virgin's previous attempt five years ago was not so much a spectacular failure but an endeavour that evaporated over time, product by product.

Customers intrigued by new bank Metro

Metro Bank Britain's first new high street retail bank in more than 100 years opened its doors to customers on Thursday hoping to break into a sector whose reputation has been damaged by the credit crisis.