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FSA overhauls operational structure

By Maryrose Fison | 17:09 | 02 Jul 2009

The Financial Services Authority has announced a series of wide-ranging reforms to its operational structure.

Shares tumble after US jobs shock

By Nicholas Paler | 17:02 | 02 Jul 2009

UK markets end lower after US jobs news worries investors.

Phillips promoted to consumer panel chairman

By Michelle McGagh | 16:14 | 02 Jul 2009

Adam Phillips has been appointed chairman of the Financial Services Consumer Panel after more than six months as acting chairman following the resignation of Lord Lipsey.

UK customer service ‘best in the world’

By Matthew Hannay | 14:46 | 02 Jul 2009

John Lewis the highest-rated individual company.

Markets sent reeling as scale of US job losses revealed

By Deborah Hyde | 14:34 | 02 Jul 2009

US jobs data painted a much darker picture than anyone had been ready for.

Card providers warn crackdown will make credit more expensive

By Nicholas Paler | 14:17 | 02 Jul 2009

Industry body hits out at government plans for tighter lending rules. But consumer groups say the plans are overdue. 

Sterling rises as Moody's downgrades Ireland

By Deborah Hyde | 13:10 | 02 Jul 2009

All three agencies have now cut their rating on Ireland.

Keydata: Fortis was custodian of missing millions

By Iain Martin, Drazen Jorgic | 11:57 | 02 Jul 2009

The hunt for Keydata's missing millions has turned to Fortis Intertrust, the custody arm of nationalised Belgo-French bank Fortis.

Melvin to launch lettings agency

By Edward Lander | 11:55 | 02 Jul 2009

Carl Melvin, managing director of Paisley-based Affluent Financial Planning, is setting up his own property lettings agency to develop synergies with his financial advice firm and overcome the frustrations of having to deal with poorly run local agencies.

Alan Porter to co-manage Martin Currie Global Alpha funds

By Sara Smith | 11:37 | 02 Jul 2009

Martin Currie Investment Management has appointed Alan Porter as co-manager of its Global and Global Alpha funds.

Pru appoints Rob Devey as UK and Europe CEO

By Edward Lander | 11:20 | 02 Jul 2009

Prudential UK chief executive Nick Prettejohn is stepping down in September and will be replaced by former Lloyds Banking Group director Rob Devey.

Schroders and Gartmore among partners in Allium Capital discretionary deal

By Sara Smith | 10:56 | 02 Jul 2009

Fledgling consultancy firm Allium Capital has signed Schroders, Threadneedle, Gartmore and Sarasin & Partners in a deal to create bespoke investment funds for wealth advisers.

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UK Equity & Bond Income Fund Managers over 3 years

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1/13 Robin Hepworth 10.68%
2/13 Andrew Moffat -7.55%
3/13 Timothy Rees -8.47%
4/13 Christopher White -9.13%
5/13 Craig Rippe -9.90%

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Lord Turner: No regulatory certainties until the general election

By Richard Harris | 14:25 | 01 Jul 2009

The FSA's chairman says that while there is 'no fundamental divide' within the Tripartite authorities, the future structure of the regulatory regime will remain unclear until a general election is held.

Angela Knight: RDR qualifications debate is 'superficial'

AXA's Paul Evans: 'Simplified advice' must have separate regulation

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Face to face: Peter Hargreaves of Hargreaves Lansdown

By Richard Harris | 00:01 | 03 Jul 2009

Peter Hargreaves, chief executive of Hargreaves Lansdown, talks about the phenomenal growth of his company while pointing out the limitations that hold back many other businesses in the IFA sector

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Let them eat stakeholder Gordon!

Here's a suggestion to MPs on pension reform. Set a good example and make do with a group stakeholder scheme.

By Gary Collins | 12:59 | 02 Jul 2009

Yvonne Goodwin: What are you doing for Moneyweek?

Schools around the country are teaching kids about personal finance this week as part of Moneyweek.

By Yvonne Goodwin | 08:51 | 02 Jul 2009

Keydata: the FSCS must act soon

The situation at Keydata gets worse and worse.

By Gavin Lumsden | 08:56 | 01 Jul 2009

RDR: Does a focused investment strategy mean we are not independent?

The new definition of independence threatens to discriminate against firms that have a preferred investment strategy.

By Stuart Fowler | 07:00 | 01 Jul 2009

Should we spend more on Defence?

Gordon Brown needs to make some serious spending decisions, but can we afford to ditch the £20 billion Trident?

By Chris Marshall | 13:16 | 30 Jun 2009

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