06/05/2013

London threatened by plans to move Libor regulation to Paris

Brussels has drawn up proposals to formalise regulation of a range of pricing structures, from the Libor inter-bank lending rate to benchmarks for oil and gold. Under the plan, Libor would come under the supervision of the European Securities and Markets

06/05/2013

Watchdog fines Sesame £6m for advice failings

THE Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined investment firm Sesame £6m for selling life insurance settlement products known as death bonds to customers without spelling out the risks.

06/02/2013

Private client teams: Rich tapestry

For many years private client work has been seen as the preserve of a handful of smaller, specialised firms acting for very rich people who live a privileged lifestyle alien to most.