Financial services

What are the practical implications for providers of the FSA statements on structured investment products?

I had to smile. Just as I was sitting down to write this, the FSA announced it was going to clamp down on irresponsible mortgage and loan lending by the banks.

What are the Financial Accounting Standards Board's recent rule changes and what are their implications and potential risks for investors?

Following the recent failures of the banking system, the Walker Review rightly recommends greater transparency and engagement

The announcement by the Conservatives they would put regulation of the banks back in the hands of Bank of England if they win the next election was greeted with general approval by most who commented.

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has welcomed proposals set out in the Government's financial services white paper.

The Treasury today proposes reforming the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is funded and announces a wide-ranging review of the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) in a white paper suggesting a raft of dramatic changes to...

As the worlds of accounting and politics collide how can we ensure greater transparency in the private-equity industry? Are fair value standards exacerbating the credit crunch?

As 2009 dawned, many expected swift and decisive changes to the regulation of the banking system.

The FSA has extended the current disclosure regime for short positions in UK financial stocks indefi...