News
ETFs
The return of equity investors to the European exchange-traded product (ETP) market at a rate above that seen in the first quarter is a sign of market optimism, according to Deutsche Bank.
16 December 2010
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Regulation
Yesterday's £2.8m fine for Scottish Equitable took the FSA's total this year beyond £88m, representing a rise of some 153% on 2009.
16 December 2010
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Wrap/platforms
True Potential is launching a platform next year which could be up and running by Q1.
16 December 2010
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Regulation
Scottish Equitable has been fined £2.8m by the FSA for a series of administrative failings including underestimating the value of customers' future pension benefits to the tune of almost £7m.
16 December 2010
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Investment
Almost a third of investment advisory firms are outsourcing discretionary management, with most citing knowledge constraints, a Close Asset Management study suggests.
16 December 2010
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Economics / Markets
The City watchdog says it might be prepared to publish previously-secret findings of its investigation into events leading up to the rescue of RBS.
16 December 2010
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Your profession
David Verey, the former CEO of international investment bank Lazard's UK operations, and now a senior adviser to the company, is among a group of 31 leading business figures handed advisory roles within Whitehall.
16 December 2010
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Your profession
The shortlists have now been unveiled for the investment, adviser servicing and retirement planning categories for the Professional Adviser Awards 2011.
16 December 2010
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Economics / Markets
Ratings agency Moody's has put Spain's credit rating on review due to concerns over the country's mounting debt.
15 December 2010
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Regulation
RBS has blocked the FSA from publishing a report into the circumstances leading to its taxpayer bailout.
15 December 2010
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