Money Box - Saturday 29 June 2002

Money Box is Radio 4's award-winning personal finance programme, broadcast Saturdays at 1200hrs.

WorldCom scandal hits investors

As news of WorldCom's $3.8bn fraud shakes world markets, we look at the affect on UK investors and ask - could it happen here?

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Also:

Bush to act against corporate fraud
The effect on you

The pensions debate

As the Conservatives warn of a crisis in the pensions industry, we speak to the shadow work and pensions secretary.

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Also:

Tories target pensions

FSA to begin credit union regulation

From Tuesday, credit union members across the UK will be protected for the first time when new FSA regulations begin.

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Also:

Credit union regulation to begin

Charity accounts

Money Box's Penny Haslam investigates why charities get such a rough deal from banks.

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Also:

Banks offer charities raw deal
Charity accounts: The best rates

Holiday money

We explain how best to use Euro notes and cheques to get good value abroad.

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Railtrack reinvents itself

Money Box asks Railtrack Chairman Geoffrey Howe how the sale of its core business works for shareholders.

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Railtrack reinvents itself
What options for shareholders?

Railtrack Shareholder helpline: 020 7864 9001

Presenter: Paul Lewis
Producer: Chris A'Court
Reporter: Penny Haslam