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1. Watchdog defends short-selling rules
The financial watchdog on Thursday defended rules which force investors to reveal short positions in companies going through rights issues, saying it had helped prevent market abuse and further instability.
25 Jul 2008
2. FSA says closely monitoring Bradford & Bingley
The chairman of Britain's Financial Services Authority (FSA) said the regulator was closely monitoring Bradford & Bingley, the bank whose shares have slumped on concern about its business plan.
07 Jul 2008
3. Barclays may get Japanese investment
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group may invest about $926 million (470 million pounds) in Barclays, people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as subprime-hit Western lenders increasingly turn to Asia for funding.
19 Jun 2008
4. Darling says UK's financial framework has to adapt
Britain's framework for tackling economic and financial stability will have to change to meet the challenges posed by globalisation, Chancellor Alistair Darling will say this week.
16 Jun 2008
5. FSA takes action against short selling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said on Friday that it was taking action against abuse through short selling during rights issues.
13 Jun 2008
6. Bank's King says financial crisis not over yet
The financial market crisis is not yet over, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warned on Tuesday, as he set out his thinking on how to prevent future crises, including the creation of a new liquidity facility.
10 Jun 2008
7. London tops list of global financial centres
London is the most influential financial centre in the world for the second year running, according to MasterCard's second annual survey.
10 Jun 2008
8. FSA finds pension providers flouting rules
Insurance companies are failing to comply with rules designed to ensure consumers get the best deal when they retire, the City watchdog has found.
15 May 2008
9. Provident Financial has good start to 2008
Non-standard lender Provident Financial Plc said on Thursday that it had made a strong start to 2008, with customer numbers up 6.3 per cent in its core consumer credit division at the end of the first quarter.
08 May 2008
10. Stanelco in line with expectations
Stanelco Plc said on Monday that its 2008 financial year (starting 1 Jan 2008) had started well and was in line with expectations.
28 Apr 2008
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