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Europe
A permanent €500bn (£420.3bn) bail-out fund has been set up to support countries in the eurozone.
15 February 2011
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Your profession
The FSA is considering awarding a university finance course Level 4 status after a student wrote to the regulator complaining it is predominantly ex-polytechnic courses meeting the minimum standard.
15 February 2011
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Your profession
Barclays pre-tax profits jumped almost a third in 2010 to £6.07bn, slightly higher than analysts were expecting.
15 February 2011
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Income Protection
Cirencester friendly paid 94% of its valid income protection (IP) claims totalling £2.7m in 2010 and reiterated its call for other providers follow suit.
15 February 2011
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ETFs
Credit Suisse Asset Management has appointed Joseph Ho in the newly created role of head of ETFs Asia Pacific.
14 February 2011
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Investment
The CEOs of asset management companies are the most optimistic within the financial services sector, with more opportunities developing as a result of ageing populations.
14 February 2011
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Term Assurance
Canada Life has warned intermediaries and group life scheme trustees to be aware of the impending deadline affecting the operation of these policies.
14 February 2011
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Protection
Former head of the RDR at the FSA Amanda Bowe has joined Aegon UK as group compliance director.
14 February 2011
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Your profession
Michael Moore (Life & Pensions) has become the latest business to join consolidator Succession Advisory Services.
14 February 2011
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Your profession
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned firms offering to buy gold from consumers by post to tighten their business practices and provide more information on their prices and services.
14 February 2011
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