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31. FSA warns risk of more financial crime in 2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned that more incidents of financial crime may come to light in 2008 and that resources could be diverted away from fighting financial crime, thanks to tighter economic conditions.
29 Jan 2008
32. World must act together on markets says Darling
Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Tuesday that governments across the world should act together to reduce the risk of turmoil in financial markets.
29 Jan 2008
33. Blair signs deal to advise Zurich Financial
Zurich Financial Services Group has signed an advisory agreement with former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
28 Jan 2008
34. Financial crisis to hit 20,000 London jobs
As many as 20,000 jobs in the City are likely to be wiped out due to the financial crisis, a survey showed on Sunday.
28 Jan 2008
35. 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
36. Brown calls for global financial reform
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has said that the current turbulent conditions in world markets are an opportunity to reform the financial system and prevent future crises.
25 Jan 2008
37. MPs seen to attack FSA for Northern Rock failings
A parliamentary inquiry will conclude that the financial watchdog does not deserve new powers to intervene in failing banks after its failure to spot problems at Northern Rock, the Financial Times said.
25 Jan 2008
38. HBC fined over sale of insurance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has given a fine of £1,085,000 to HFC Bank Ltd (HFC) for its failure to ensure that the advice it gave to customers to buy Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) was suitable, and also for failing to have adequate systems and controls for the sale of PPI.
16 Jan 2008
39. Financial tips to help you survive 2008
Christmas is but a fading memory, credit card statements are about to hit doormats and warnings are coming thick and fast that 2008 is going to be tough.
04 Jan 2008
40. Darling to widen bank regulators' powers
The government this year will give regulators greater power to intervene early when financial institutions run into trouble to avoid a repeat of the Northern Rock crisis, Chancellor Alistair Darling said.
04 Jan 2008
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