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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.
United Kingdom | 9 Aug 12
cisi and finra in pre rdr agreement
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority of the USA (FINRA) have unveiled an agreement to cooperate on exams and membership, in response to a need they say has been created by the UK’s Retail Distribution Review.
United Kingdom | 9 Aug 12
man u on track successful ipo float in ny
Manchester United is on track to become a publicly quoted company tomorrow on the New York Stock Exchange after abandoning earlier attempts to float in Singapore and Hong Kong.