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<rss  xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><itunes:new-feed-url>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/index.jsp</itunes:new-feed-url><title>first direct interactive | RSS feed</title><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><description>All the latest news and information from first direct interactive.</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:42:48 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright/><docs>http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><ttl>120</ttl><image><title>first direct interactive | RSS feed</title><url>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/images/feedimage_120x60.gif</url><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link></image><itunes:subtitle>a little word in your ear</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:summary>To make the most informed decision, you need up to the minute information. At first direct we're creating a suite of podcasts not just about money, but also about many things you'll find useful in everyday life. Simply select and download them to your MP3 player, take the information with you and listen to it at a time to suit you.</itunes:summary><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Jenny Main</itunes:name><itunes:email>jenny.main@firstdirect.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/images/itunesimage.jpg"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><item><title>Your questions answered</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>            
              Colin Storrar - Chief Finance Officer at first direct, answers customer questions about recent events in the banking industry.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>            
              Colin Storrar - Chief Finance Officer at first direct, answers customer questions about recent events in the banking industry.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_your_questions.mp3</guid><description>            
              Colin Storrar - Chief Finance Officer at first direct, answers customer questions about recent events in the banking industry.
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              The credit crunch - how does it affect first direct customers, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>            
              The credit crunch - how does it affect first direct customers, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times Ltd and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_interestingtimesforsavers_061008.mp3</guid><description>            
              The credit crunch - how does it affect first direct customers, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times Ltd and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="3424256" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_interestingtimesforsavers_061008.mp3"/><itunes:duration>3:33</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>savings, credit crunch, savers</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>First Time Home Buyers</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>            
              A look at first time buyers in the housing market, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>            
              A look at first time buyers in the housing market, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times Ltd and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_mortgages_firsttimebuyers_170908.mp3</guid><description>            
              A look at first time buyers in the housing market, in association with the Investors Chronicle / Financial Times Ltd
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times Ltd and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="8194048" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_mortgages_firsttimebuyers_170908.mp3"/><itunes:duration>6:49</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mortgages, first time buyer</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Money Worries Part 3</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              How the Consumer Credit Counselling Service can help.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              How the Consumer Credit Counselling Service can help.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:18:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part3.mp3</guid><description>
              How the Consumer Credit Counselling Service can help.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="5511083" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part3.mp3"/><itunes:duration>2:52</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1st Account, everyday e-saver, regular saver, sweep facility</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Money Worries Part 2</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Guidance on keeping your finances in balance from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
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              Guidance on keeping your finances in balance from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:18:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part2.mp3</guid><description>
              Guidance on keeping your finances in balance from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="9238455" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part2.mp3"/><itunes:duration>3:51</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1st Account, everyday e-saver, regular saver, sweep facility</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Money Worries Part 1</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Advice from Consumer Credit Counselling Service on how to manage your credit card.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Advice from Consumer Credit Counselling Service on how to manage your credit card.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:18:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part1.mp3</guid><description>
              Advice from Consumer Credit Counselling Service on how to manage your credit card.Call first direct on 08456 100 188.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="2501414" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_money_worries_part1.mp3"/><itunes:duration>3:28</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1st Account, everyday e-saver, regular saver, sweep facility</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>1st Account interview</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Chief Exec, Chris Pilling, introduces first direct's new 1st Account and explains the exciting new products.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Chief Exec, Chris Pilling, introduces first direct's new 1st Account and explains the exciting new products.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:18:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_1staccountinterview_040907.mp3</guid><description>
              Chief Exec, Chris Pilling, introduces first direct's new 1st Account and explains the exciting new products.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="4198202" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_1staccountinterview_040907.mp3"/><itunes:duration>3:29</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1st Account, everyday e-saver, regular saver, sweep facility</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Energy Doctor</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Energy Doctor, Mark London, visits a 
first direct customer's house to see what changes they could make to save energy.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Energy Doctor, Mark London, visits a 
first direct customer's house to see what changes they could make to save energy.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 15:18:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_energy_doctor_040607.mp3</guid><description>
              Energy Doctor, Mark London, visits a 
first direct customer's house to see what changes they could make to save energy.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="7889018" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_energy_doctor_040607.mp3"/><itunes:duration>5:28</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>energy saving, energy, money, save money</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Keeping up with the base rate</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              How UK base rate changes could affect your finances, in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              How UK base rate changes could affect your finances, in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_base_rate_030507.mp3</guid><description>
              How UK base rate changes could affect your finances, in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="8510436" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_base_rate_030507.mp3"/><itunes:duration>5:54</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>base rate, base, finance, interest, rate</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Virtual Forest audio</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Diarmuid Gavin - gardener and Patron of Trees for Cities talks to us about the importance of the Virtual Forest project.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Diarmuid Gavin - gardener and Patron of Trees for Cities talks to us about the importance of the Virtual Forest project.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_treesforcities_200307.mp3</guid><description>
              Diarmuid Gavin - gardener and Patron of Trees for Cities talks to us about the importance of the Virtual Forest project.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="3955775" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_treesforcities_200307.mp3"/><itunes:duration>3:37</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>forest, trees, diarmuid gavin, enviroment, green, trees for cities, statments</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>yes</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Making money make money</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              How to invest a lump sum in association with the Financial Times - www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              How to invest a lump sum in association with the Financial Times - www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_lump_sum_investment_160307.mp3</guid><description>
              How to invest a lump sum in association with the Financial Times - www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="4776899" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_lump_sum_investment_160307.mp3"/><itunes:duration>4:58</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>invest, lump sum, money, finance, savnings, rates, equities, ISA, debt</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Financial family planning</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Charles Batchelor from the Financial Times talks to us about investing for a child's future 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Charles Batchelor from the Financial Times talks to us about investing for a child's future 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_ft_financial_family_planning_240107.mp3</guid><description>
              Charles Batchelor from the Financial Times talks to us about investing for a child's future 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="4740987" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_ft_financial_family_planning_240107.mp3"/><itunes:duration>5:18</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>family, children, future, interest, rates, trust, trust fund</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Take your share</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              How to build a share portfolio. Our first podcast in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              How to build a share portfolio. Our first podcast in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_take_your_share_241006.mp3</guid><description>
              How to build a share portfolio. Our first podcast in association with the Financial Times - 
www.ft.com/yourmoney
              
            Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the Financial Times and not of first direct</description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="4740987" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_take_your_share_241006.mp3"/><itunes:duration>4:56</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>share, portfolio, invest, bulletin board</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Charging information</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Pilling talks to us about the charging announcement and how customers have reacted to it.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Chris Pilling talks to us about the charging announcement and how customers have reacted to it.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_charging_241106.mp3</guid><description>Chris Pilling talks to us about the charging announcement and how customers have reacted to it.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="4740987" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_charging_241106.mp3"/><itunes:duration>9:41</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>charging, charge, honest, better</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Chris Pilling Chief Exec interview</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A customer for 15 years, new Chief Exec of first direct Chris Pilling outlines exciting plans he has for the bank.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>A customer for 15 years, new Chief Exec of first direct Chris Pilling outlines exciting plans he has for the bank.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_chris_pilling_chief_exec_interview_060906.mp3</guid><description>A customer for 15 years, new Chief Exec of first direct Chris Pilling outlines exciting plans he has for the bank.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="6488859" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_chris_pilling_chief_exec_interview_060906.mp3"/><itunes:duration>6:41</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chris pilling, interview, Chief Exec, marketing</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Stay safe online</title><itunes:author>first direct</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>
              Darren Sugden, the Head of e-commerce at first direct, gives us his tips for staying safe online.
            </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>
              Darren Sugden, the Head of e-commerce at first direct, gives us his tips for staying safe online.
            </itunes:summary><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/downloadMP3.jsp?file=/podcast/fd_podcast_stay_safe_online_280806.mp3</guid><description>
              Darren Sugden, the Head of e-commerce at first direct, gives us his tips for staying safe online.
            </description><link>http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast.html</link><enclosure type="audio/mpeg" length="7256715" url="http://www.interactive.firstdirect.com/podcast/fd_podcast_stay_safe_online_280806.mp3"/><itunes:duration>7:33</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>safe, online, phishing, security, passwords, identity, theft, update</itunes:keywords><itunes:block>no</itunes:block><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item></channel></rss>
