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1. Arch Cru MPs finally came around to debating the Arch Cru issue and there were harsh words directed at the FSA and Capita. Mark Hoban managed to turn the spotlight onto IFAs. 2. Keydata Another week, another development involving Keydata. This time the FSCS put together a deal to provide liquidity for the Lifemark portfolio to rival a $150m loan offer brokered by Keydata founder Stewart Ford. 3. Regulatory reviews Enjoy getting visits from the FSA? Expect a few more. It will be conducting 'regulatory reviews' of small firms, though not before it goes on the road with some wor...

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