Regulation
Equities
The UK government is looking at fully nationalising beleaguered bank RBS in an attempt to kick-start lending to British businesses.
02 August 2012
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Regulation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that it has begun paying out on claims relating to Arch Cru.
01 August 2012
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Regulation
The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) has criticised a proposed redress scheme for investors in Arch Cru.
31 July 2012
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Charging
Wealth manager St James's Place (SJP) is offering a range of extra services to strengthen relationships with new and existing clients.
31 July 2012
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Mortgages
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has laid bare some of the sales practices adopted by firms in the now-defunct sale and rent back (SRB) market, including evidence one firm charged clients up to £40,000 on single transactions.
31 July 2012
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RDR
The management at Swindon-based Intrinsic Financial Services has bought out shareholder Lloyds Banking Group in a bid to make the company saleable.
31 July 2012
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Regulation
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Bill Sillett as head of retail enforcement, replacing Tom Spender.
30 July 2012
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Regulation
The incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must "act more swiftly" than its predecessor the Financial Services Authority (FSA), and ensure it utilises the full powers at its disposal, a body representing consumer interests has recommended.
30 July 2012
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RDR
Financial advisers working in banks will have a tougher time than IFAs persuading clients to part with a fee for their services, research suggests.
30 July 2012
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