Would the new fsa stop rbs from failing
As the FSA publishes its report into the failure of RBS, we ask whether the new incarnation of the regulator planned for 2012 will make a difference to crisis aversion in the future?
Author: Portfolio Adviser
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first state expands global equities team
First State has bolstered its global equities team with the appointment of two new sector investors, Julie Thomas and Ben Yeoh.
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turner lobbies for greater regulatory powers
FSA approval should be required for all major bank acquisitions and a debate should be held about the potential to allow stronger action from the City watchdog in the future, according to its chairman, Lord Adair Turner.
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lombard odier im appoints new cio
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has appointed Jan Straatman into a newly-created chief investment officer position.
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majority of private investors bullish for 2012
The majority of UK private investors consider their risk profile to be adventurous or aggressive, despite the continuing eurozone crisis and downgraded global growth forecasts.
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fsa to change covered bonds regulation
The FSA has published changes to its regulatory framework for covered bonds, with the aim to increase the transparency of these investments and align the UK regime to those in other countries.
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uk misses its slice of pie
The UK’s financial sector is at threat from the 23-member club created at the European Summit in the early hours of Friday morning, according to leading economists.
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eurozone bond and government the only solution
Bill Dinning admits that it won’t be easy, and that it will take time, but a fiscal union and a commonly issued eurozone bond is the only solution.
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transact-owner hit with FSA fine
Transact-owner, Integrated Financial Services, has been fined £3.5m for “serious” and long-running breaches relating to client money.
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barings expands multi-asset team
Baring Asset Management has appointed Matthew Whitbread as an investment manager in its multi-asset team, bringing it up to 10-strong.
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podger brought in to save bolton legacy
Threadneedle’s Jeremy Podger is to take over Fidelity’s Global Special Situations Fund following a dismal five-year tenure with Jorma Korhonen at the helm. Can he improve the fund’s performance?
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all quiet on the passive front
Passive fund providers who were “all over everybody” a year ago have gone quiet amid performances that are “through the floor”. So goes the opinion of one IFA. Do you agree?