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A top official at the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned Britain's four largest banks face more questions over their sale of interest rate hedges to small business customers.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has vowed to fight potentially "catastrophic" EU plans to impose funding rules to British occupational pensions.

The Bank of England has warned hedge fund managers the eurozone crisis could result in a clampdown on their activities.

Money Advice Service (MAS) chairmn Gerard Lemos has defended the organisation against the torrent of criticism it has received, insisting it is "crap".

Lyxor Asset Management (Lyxor) has teamed up with Koris International for a two year partnership offering alternative investment solutions for distribution across continental Europe.

The news that Spain's banks will receive a bail-out of around €100bn to ease pressure on the country's banking sector has been met with mixed reactions from the markets.

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The Ministry of Justice is to take action against unscrupulous claims management companies (CMCs) who target IFA firms, following a meeting between the regulator and support service PanaceaIFA.

Lord Turner, the chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has admitted the £350,000 remuneration package offered to Money Advice Service (MAS) chief executive Tony Hobman was "a bit too high".

An MP has branded the Money Advice Service (MAS) as a 'playground bully' for its disruptive influence on the industry and the delivery of debt advice.