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Citywire Investment News
- Ex-Cazenove partner jailed for 21 months for insider dealing
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:57:31 GMT
Former Cazenove partner Malcolm Calvert partner has been jailed for 21 months.
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- The little-known boutique that dominated global equities in 2009
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:50 GMT
With three managers at the top of the global equity sector for 2009, it's time investors took notice of London-based investment boutique Treetop Asset Management.
- Ombudsman's Arch Cru decision overturned
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:07:18 GMT
Regulatory Legal has overturned a Financial Ombudsman Service ruling against an adviser who recommended the Arch Cru Investment Portfolio fund as a 'low to medium risk' investment.
Citywire Money, Tax and Property
- The HSBC 1.99% mortgage is back again
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:53:10 GMT
HSBC is relaunching its 1.99% mortgage for borrowers who can afford a 40% deposit.
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- Could the Chancellor unveil a Budget sweetener for ISA savers?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT
Allowing ISA savers to invest their whole allowance into cash investments might be a cheap and easy way of wooing middle class voters.
- Why this bull market could last two more years
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:28:45 GMT
As the recovery moves into its second year, there are reasons to be optimistic with every post-war bull market having run into a third year and lasting 50 months on average.
BBC Business News
- HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:08:29 GMT
The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue Customs, the BBC learns.
- Record judgement: Pink Floyd win EMI court battle
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:52:18 GMT
Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
- VW and BMW report lower profits
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:09 GMT
German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW report falling profits after the global downturn hit demand for cars.
- Greeks stage fresh general strike
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:47 GMT
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
Citywire News
- PPF boss says size not insolvencies driving riskier investment strategy
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:44:10 GMT
Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chief executive Alan Rubenstein denies that recent moves to a more aggressive investment strategy are driven by a surge in insolvency claims.
- The HSBC 1.99% mortgage is back again
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:53:10 GMT
HSBC is relaunching its 1.99% mortgage for borrowers who can afford a 40% deposit.
- FSA to link with ombudsman and OFT to form consumer committee
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:44 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has teamed up with the Office of Fair Trading and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to create a new consumer protection committee.
- Why BP is a must-own for income seekers
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT
BP has bought more assets in the Gulf of Mexico and its first licenses in Brazil, adding to its already robust production growth prospects.
BBC News
- Ukraine president forms coalition
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:16 GMT
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych secures a coalition in parliament and one of his loyalists is confirmed as PM.
- Pinera sworn in as new quake hits
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:07:11 GMT
Sebastian Pinera is sworn in as president of quake-hit Chile, as a 7.2-magnitude aftershock strikes the centre of the country.
- Clegg setting 'tests' for support
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:41 GMT
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says he will pose four "tests" to Labour and the Conservatives if they want support in a hung Parliament.
- Pair guilty of homophobic murder
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:35 GMT
Two men are found guilty of murdering a Dungannon supermarket manager almost two years ago.
Sky Business News
- Rail Workers Back Strikes In Union Ballot
The threat of Easter train travel disruption is looming after the RMT union said a ballot of Network Rail maintenance workers showed 77% supported strike action.
- John Lewis Staff To Share £151m Bonus Pot
All John Lewis employees are to receive a bonus equivalent to eight weeks' pay after the group announced pre-tax annual earnings of £306.6m.
- London Underground To Cut 800 Workers
London Underground has announced it is axeing 800 staff under plans to save £16m a year.
- Details Of 250mph Rail Network Revealed
Plans for a 250mph high-speed rail network between London and Scotland via Birmingham have been set out by the Government.