News by: Alex Steger

Ex Cofunds boss Williams launches private equity firm

by Alex Steger on Jan 30, 2012 at 10:16

Brett Williams has returned to financial services with the launch of private equity firm and believes the disruption caused by the RDR could present his new venture with opportunities.  

Ex-Lloyds boss Eric Daniels joins advisory firm

by Alex Steger on Jan 26, 2012 at 12:30

Former Lloyds Banking Group boss Eric Daniels has made a return to financial services with a lucrative part time advisory role.

Seven hedgies face 20 years in jail for insider dealing

by Alex Steger on Jan 19, 2012 at 09:38

Seven hedge fund portfolio managers and analysts have been charged by US authorities over a $61.8 million insider trading scheme, according to the Financial Times.

FSA has not used mystery shoppers in over a year

by Alex Steger on Jan 12, 2012 at 08:52

A freedom of information request from the BBC has revealed the Financial Services Authority has not used its mystery shopper powers for over a year and a half.

Towry on buy hunt as IPO plans put on ice

by Alex Steger on Jan 09, 2012 at 09:21

Market turbulence has forced Towry to put its planned float have on hold as it reveals an ambitious growth strategy to grow assets under managment to £60 billion through acquisition

FSA's HBOS report likely to be on hold for a year

by Alex Steger on Jan 04, 2012 at 08:10

The Financial Services Authority’s report into the collapse of HBOS is unlikely to be published for at least a year despite increasing calls for an account of the bank’s failure, according to reports.

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