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Saturday, 22 November 2008
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Bank policymakers soothe rate concerns
Bank of England policymakers calmed market expectations of early interest rate rises, saying on Thursday that they wanted to avoid a marked economic slowdown which might pull the inflation rate below target.
26 Jun 2008 |
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MPs call for tighter rules for insurers' surplus
The Financial Services Authority has failed to develop clear principles to regulate the uses of surplus assets held in insurers' with-profits funds and is not protecting policyholder interests, MPs said on Thursday.
19 Jun 2008 |
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Government forecasts called "optimistic"
Government forecasts for economic growth are above consensus and based on a questionable premise that Britain is better equipped than other nations to withstand the credit crisis, a parliamentary committee said on Monday.
07 Apr 2008 |
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Senator hails U.S. ban on UK firm that sold to Iran
The head of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Monday hailed a Commerce Department decision to suspend the export privileges of a British company that had illegally shipped three U.S.-made aircraft to Iran and was preparing to send it three more.
25 Mar 2008 |
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Committee of MPs call for BAA break-up
An influential committee of politicians has joined a group of airlines in demanding the break-up of airport operator BAA, arguing its dominance in London and Scotland has stifled competition.
15 Mar 2008 |
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Banks must simplify products to avoid regulation
Investment banks need to simplify the products they are selling and investors should take more responsibility for understanding complex products to prevent more regulation in London, a committee of lawmakers said on Monday.
03 Mar 2008 |
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All MPC wanted Feb cut
All nine members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee backed lower interest rates this month with arch-dove David Blanchflower calling for a precautionary half-point cut.
20 Feb 2008 |
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Bank cuts rates but warns on inflation
The Bank of England trimmed interest rates on Thursday to help shore up the economy but policymakers remain worried about inflation, dampening hopes of rapid fire rate cuts.
07 Feb 2008 |
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MPs say FSA shake-up needed after Rock failure
Britain's financial watchdog failed in its duty to regulate Northern Rock and a new office should be set up to intervene in failing banks, a committee of influential legislators said on Saturday.
The Bank of England should oversee the new post rather than the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Commons Treasury Select Committee said in a damning report.
26 Jan 2008 |
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