Private equity escapes statutory scrutiny – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2007 in financial regulation, news, private equity by sally

“Private equity firms yesterday escaped the threat of tighter regulation and demands for closer scrutiny of pay and fees after a review rejected imposing public company-style rules on the industry.”

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The Guardian, 18th July 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

FSMA reform – Parliament approves regulatory reform of financial services – HM Treasury

Posted July 13th, 2007 in financial regulation, press releases by sally

“The Government today announced the successful passage through Parliament of the Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007. The Order will reduce a number of burdens currently placed on the FSA and business.”

Press release

HM Treasury, 12th july 2007

Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk

FSA to acquire new powers under European insurance directive – The Times

Posted July 10th, 2007 in financial regulation, insurance, news by michael

“The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is expected to gain significant new powers as a result of changes to the supervision of the insurance industry, which could be outlined as early as today.”

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The Times, 10th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

FSA announces new regime for IFAs – The Times

Posted June 28th, 2007 in consumer protection, financial regulation, news by sally

“The Financial Services Authority today unveiled plans for a wide-ranging shake-up of the financial services industry, but critics say it has not gone far enough.”

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The Times, 27th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

The ‘Supercase’ – Problems and Solutions: Reflections on BCCI and Equitable Life, by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls

The Supercase – Problems and Solutions: Reflections on BCCI and Equitable Life (PDF)

Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls

KPMG Forensic’s Annual Law Lecture 2007

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk