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Citywire Investment News
- Thursday Papers: Serious Fraud Office admits Tchenguiz case errors
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:30:00 Z
And RBS bonus cuts offset by big salary increases.
- Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:46:00 Z
All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.
- Overnight Markets: US stocks decline on poor economic data
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:44:00 Z
Banks were the SP 500's worst performing sector as signs of weak European business activity rekindled economic concerns.
- Tech trusts: should the betamax moments turn you off?
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:22:40 Z
The tech sector has enjoyed a spectacular three-year run, but the wide discounts in the closed-end soace may be a telling sign investors still bear a grudge after the 2001 crash.
FT.com - Your Investments
- Santander fined £1.5m over structured products
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:09:48 +0000
Spanish bank failed to make consumers aware of limited compensation cover for 'guaranteed' products
- FSA probes 'death bonds' group with Lib Dem link
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:05:45 +0000
A company linked to Lord Razzall is facing possible enforcement action by the financial regulator in connection with the sale of offshore 'death bonds'
- Are the days of the middle man numbered?
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:48:28 +0000
It is not just estate agents that people are seeking to bypass. The providers of financial services are now in the line of fire
- Markets appear braced for Greek tragedy
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:19:12 +0000
I have become increasingly positive about 2012 stock market prospects
FT.com - Your Pension
- Will pension be caught by lifetime limit?
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:19:21 +0000
Can I avoid my fund being hit with a 55% tax charge? Can you clarify the position?
- FSA defends delay over 'death bonds' ban
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:12:44 +0000
The Financial Services Authority has defended its actions in allowing offshore "death bonds" to be sold to UK investors for several years, with many now facing the loss of their pension savings, even though the securities were unapproved.
- High earners' pension relief targeted
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:03:03 +0000
Ministers look at plans to lift those earning less than £10,000 out of tax by raiding pension contributions of higher earners
- FSA concern over pension choices
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:06 +0000
Investors are at risk of paying for flexibility they don't use, and could now be steered into lower-cost "platform"-based pensions
FT.com - Financial Markets News
- Asia shares fall amid eurozone concerns
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:53:42 GMT
The region?s shares were lower amid lingering concerns about the implementation of the country?s rescue package and Europe?s economic outlook
- NY Fed plans auction of Maiden Lane II portfolio
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:10:01 GMT
The auction is likely to be held next week and involve the remaining $6bn in face value of securities acquired as part of the crisis-era bail-out of AIG
- Tech stocks fall on Dell disappointment
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:33:39 GMT
Poor fourth-quarter earnings from Dell forced some technology stocks lower on Wednesday
- US prime money funds raise eurozone exposure
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:01:36 GMT
A key source of funding for the financial system remains vigilant about bank risk according to a new report by Fitch Ratings
BBC Business News
- Yen falls to seven-month low
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:58:31 GMT
The Japanese yen falls to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, positive news for Japanese exporters.
- Attacks on business snobbish - PM
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:11:58 GMT
David Cameron is to praise business for its 'vital role' in society later and say attacks on wealth creators are motivated by "snobbery".
- Lin in 'Linsanity' trademark bid
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:16:10 GMT
New York Knicks basketball player Jeremy Lin files to trademark the term "linsanity", used to characterize his rapid rise to NBA stardom.
- The tax credit system changes from April 2012
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:05:20 GMT
How the tax credit system will change from April

