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Citywire Investment News
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- The little-known boutique that dominated global equities in 2009
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:50 GMT
With three managers at the top of the global equity sector for 2009, it's time investors took notice of London-based investment boutique Treetop Asset Management.
- Ombudsman's Arch Cru decision overturned
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:07:18 GMT
Regulatory Legal has overturned a Financial Ombudsman Service ruling against an adviser who recommended the Arch Cru Investment Portfolio fund as a 'low to medium risk' investment.
Citywire News
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- Why BP is a must-own for income seekers
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT
BP has bought more assets in the Gulf of Mexico and its first licenses in Brazil, adding to its already robust production growth prospects.
- Could the Chancellor unveil a Budget sweetener for ISA savers?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT
Allowing ISA savers to invest their whole allowance into cash investments might be a cheap and easy way of wooing middle class voters.
BBC Business News
- Union considering BA strike dates
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:40 GMT
Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew are meeting to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.
- Claims firm solicitors shut down
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:25:09 GMT
A firm of solicitors which worked for a leading claims management company has been shut down by the solicitors' regulator.
- High-speed rail plans announced
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:19:49 GMT
Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
BBC News
- Four in court over expense claims
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:37:40 GMT
Three MPs and a peer are appearing in court in London facing charges in relation to their expenses claims.
- UK giving US control of Musa Qala
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:42 GMT
UK forces are to hand security powers in the Afghan district of Musa Qala to US troops, the defence secretary says.
- Maliki takes early Iraq poll lead
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:22:19 GMT
First results from Iraq's election show PM Nouri Maliki's grouping leading in two southern provinces, the electoral body says.
