Former iSoft directors to face FSA charges
Corporate Governance

Former iSoft directors to face FSA charges

14y Gavin Hinks , Writer

Former iSoft directors to face FSA charges

Scandal surrounding former KPMG consultancy continues Read More...

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FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets
Corporate Governance

FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets

Financial Reporting Council chief executive steps down after five years in charge Read More...

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FSA’s proposed powers on bank bonuses ‘headline chasing’
Company News

FSA’s proposed powers on bank bonuses ‘headline chasing’

14y our parliamentary corresponden...

FSA’s proposed powers on bank bonuses ‘headline ch...

Shadow Treasury secretary says government proposals to curb excessive risk taking will mean little Read More...

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UBS fined £8m for rogue trades
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UBS fined £8m for rogue trades

14y Accountancy Age

UBS fined £8m for rogue trades

Bank punished for allowing staff to make thousands of unauthorised trades Read More...

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Profile: Rob Sewell, CFO of Pension Corporation
Company News

Profile: Rob Sewell, CFO of Pension Corporation

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Profile: Rob Sewell, CFO of Pension Corporation

After less than two years in the CFO job at Pension Corporation, Rob Sewell faced the worst financial crisis in decades, but he has made a living fro...

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Fall out from Lehman Brothers continues
Company News

Fall out from Lehman Brothers continues

14y Rachael Singh , Writer

Fall out from Lehman Brothers continues

Arc Capital & Income enters administration following the collapse of Lehman Brothers Read More...

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E&Y earns £2.2m during injunction
Audit

E&Y earns £2.2m during injunction

15y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

E&Y earns £2.2m during injunction

Big Four firm won five contracts from FSA while injunction prevented regulator from seeing report on Equitable Life auditor Read More...

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Seymour Pierce fined for failing to spot accounting fraud
Company News

Seymour Pierce fined for failing to spot accounting fraud

15y Paul Grant , Writer

Seymour Pierce fined for failing to spot accountin...

Weak compliance controls lead to “serious failure”, according to FSA Read More...

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Tobin tax is feasible says Nobel winner
Administration

Tobin tax is feasible says Nobel winner

15y Accountancy Age

Tobin tax is feasible says Nobel winner

Modern technology makes a Tobin tax a possibility, according to Joseph Stiglitz Read More...

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Overview: Rebecca Driver - ABI chief economist
Administration

Overview: Rebecca Driver - ABI chief economist

15y Kevin Reed , Writer

Overview: Rebecca Driver - ABI chief economist

ABI’S chief economist has pulled no punches in warning that insurers could up sticks unless the tax regime is eased Read More...

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Insurers will quit UK unless tax regime is reformed
Corporate Tax

Insurers will quit UK unless tax regime is reformed

15y Kevin Reed , Writer

Insurers will quit UK unless tax regime is reforme...

ABI's insurance survey of FDs and chief execs reveals deep concerns about the UK's tax regime Read More...

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Barclays fined £2m by FSA for reporting problems
Accounting Software

Barclays fined £2m by FSA for reporting problems

15y Kevin Reed , Writer

Barclays fined £2m by FSA for reporting problems

Barclays's problems with its transaction systems and processes see it hit with a whopping fine from the FSA Read More...

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Higher taxes will keep banks in line: Turner
Administration

Higher taxes will keep banks in line: Turner

15y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Higher taxes will keep banks in line: Turner

Regulator backs Tobin taxes to reign in sector Read More...

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Big Four earnings grow from regulator action
Company News

Big Four earnings grow from regulator action

15y Accountancy Age

Big Four earnings grow from regulator action

FSA uses accountants to report on bank management Read More...

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FSA investigates RBS acquisition of ABN Amro
Corporate Finance

FSA investigates RBS acquisition of ABN Amro

15y Rachael Singh , Writer

FSA investigates RBS acquisition of ABN Amro

Shares fall on announcement of FSA probe into the bank's purchase of ABN Amro Read More...

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FSA investigates lack of transparency in trading
Company News

FSA investigates lack of transparency in trading

15y Rachael Singh , Writer

FSA investigates lack of transparency in trading

The Financial Services Authority looks into a rapid trading electronic system after questions are raised over transparency Read More...

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Avoidance users to face wrath of FSA
Corporate Tax

Avoidance users to face wrath of FSA

15y Judith Tydd , Writer

Avoidance users to face wrath of FSA

Sanctions await bank bosses who allow avoidance schemes Read More...

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FSA overhauls its internal structure
Politics

FSA overhauls its internal structure

15y Rachael Singh , Writer

FSA overhauls its internal structure

Internal reorganisation of FSA sees the body ready itself for international responsibility Read More...

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FSA triples fines to stamp out insider trading
Company News

FSA triples fines to stamp out insider trading

15y Rachael Singh , Writer

FSA triples fines to stamp out insider trading

Financial Services Authority to crack down on insider trading by enforcing higher fines and hiring nearly 300 extra staff Read More...

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Extra supervision alone will not prevent banking crises, says Lord Turner
Audit

Extra supervision alone will not prevent banking crises, says Lord Turner

15y Kevin Reed , Writer

Extra supervision alone will not prevent banking c...

It will take more than just increased supervision to make sure we don't see another banking crisis, warns FSA chairman Read More...

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FSA reveals next stage in 'radical' overhaul
Company News

FSA reveals next stage in 'radical' overhaul

15y Gavin Hinks , Writer

FSA reveals next stage in 'radical' overhaul

City watchdog pushes ahead with internal reforms Read More...

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Keydata will not be sold whole, says PwC
Business Recovery

Keydata will not be sold whole, says PwC

15y Accountancy Age

Keydata will not be sold whole, says PwC

Administrators in talks with prospective buyers Read More...

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FSA should avoid ‘lengthy rule book’ says ICAEW
Company News

FSA should avoid ‘lengthy rule book’ says ICAEW

15y Paul Grant , Writer

FSA should avoid ‘lengthy rule book’ says ICAEW

Institute calls for principles-based approach to City regulation Read More...

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Wyman: auditors should help FSA to avert future meltdowns
Audit

Wyman: auditors should help FSA to avert future meltdowns

15y Nick Huber , Writer

Wyman: auditors should help FSA to avert future me...

By facilitating regular meetings with FSA, large audit firms can help banks avoid future meltdowns says one of the profession’s most senior figures. ...

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Lords tell FSA to monitor banking system
Audit

Lords tell FSA to monitor banking system

15y our parliamentary corresponden...

Lords tell FSA to monitor banking system

House of Lords urges regulators to resume meetings with bank auditors in order to keep themselves better informed about the banking system Read More...

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PwC called in for RBS probe
Company News

PwC called in for RBS probe

15y David Jetuah , Reporter

PwC called in for RBS probe

PwC parachuted in by the FSA to assess the competence of RBS's top brass during the financial crisis Read More...

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FSA chief opens debate on accounting for banks
Audit

FSA chief opens debate on accounting for banks

15y Gavin Hinks , Writer

FSA chief opens debate on accounting for banks

Turner says fair value helps shareholders but not regulators Read More...

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