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United Kingdom | 30 Aug 12
barclays confirms criminal probe into
Barclays has confirmed it is being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office over payments it made to the Qatar Investment Authority.
United Kingdom | 29 Aug 12
standard life confirms restructure following
Standard Life has restructured its business, in the latest in a series of moves designed to shift the companys focus towards growth areas it has identified.
United Kingdom | 22 Aug 12
fsa proposes ban on ucis
The FSA has published proposals to ban the promotion of Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (Ucis) to the vast majority of retail investors in the UK following a consultation on the products.
United Kingdom | 22 Aug 12
end free banking says jersey finances cook
Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook has proposed that the banking industry put an end to so-called free banking services, as part of a seven-point plan he believes would help to “rebuild public trust in banks, while at the same time creating a sustainable banking model.
United Kingdom | 13 Aug 12
Two thirds of platforms offer offshore bonds
Offshore bonds are available on nearly two thirds of the 24 platforms surveyed by Defaqto for its new star ratings based on the range of features offered.