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Regulator tells banks to raise another £13.4bn to cover...
A Prudential Regulation Authority study finds some major UK banks are still some way from meeting capital ratio requirements.
Markets slump as Bernanke signals the end of QE3
Fed chairman confirms the QE programme will slow later this year if economic improvement continues.
Morning papers: Osborne looks at ‘bad bank’ for RBS
This morning’s headlines brought to you by Investment Adviser: Thursday June 20 2013.
Bank of England minutes reveal Mervyn King’s last vote
In his last rate-setting meeting at the Bank of England Mervyn King voted for an increase in quantitative easing - but he was overruled again.
Morning papers: Dividend stocks vulnerable to Fed taper hit
The morning headlines brought to you by Investment Adviser: Wednesday, June 19 2013.
Market view: Inflation to hit 3% in July
Economists predict that once inflation hits its peak it will begin a “slow but steady drift down”, hitting its 2 per cent target at the start of 2014.
Economic Indicators
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Analysis & Opinion
Sentiment still positive
Adviser appetite for growth over income increases in the second quarter of 2013.
Distorting effects of QE
Quantitative easing programmes continue to drive down yields.
Fewer funds at risk of closure, research shows
The number of IMA-listed funds in danger of being closed or merged has declined for the first time since the ‘red flag fund’ list was introduced
Consequences of elections create investor unease
Global leaders may be looking to stimulate growth but is ‘Abenomics’ enough?
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Adviser Rant: The ‘simple’ spread bets on steroids
Structured products can be classified as products for the very few wealthy and sophisticated clients who can afford to lose every penny.
We’re still getting to grips with RDR implications
Week in Brief: A by-now bog-standard Budget and yet more unintended consequences from the RDR.
Fos targeting advisers, while FSCS (for once) does not
Week in Brief: Headlines were dominated by continued anger at seeming anti-adviser bias at Fos.
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Jun 18, 2013May inflation figure reverses April’s reduction
Consumer prices index rises to 2.7 per cent in the year to May up from April’s 2.4 per cent level.
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Jun 18, 2013Morning papers: UK agrees EU deal on City regulation
The morning headlines brought to you by Investment Adviser: Tuesday, June 18 2013.
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UK| Jun 17, 2013Morning papers: Osborne to hint at sale of bailed-out bank
This morning’s headlines brought to you by Investment Adviser: Monday June 17 2013.
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John Lappin| Jun 17, 2013Will networks now be pulling all the strings?
Sesame’s reaction to its FCA fine suggests network members will face more controls.
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FTAdviser Blogon| Jun 17, 2013
Adviser Rant: Investors and speculators differ a lot
The market-timing adage ‘Sell in May and go away; don’t come back till St Leger’s Day’ is one that is curiously followed.
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Wraps & Platforms| Jun 17, 2013
Platform View: RDR sheds light on collusion
Is your platform serving the needs of clients, advisers or fund managers?
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Equities| Jun 17, 2013
Morningstar View: What’s in a name?
Too many funds hide behind an enigmatic ‘management team’ to avoid full disclosure
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Jun 14, 2013Morning papers: Eurozone closes in on bank plans
Today’s headlines brought to you by Investment Adviser: Friday June 14, 2013.
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Jun 13, 2013Economic confidence grows among young
Economic optimism among young people is at its highest level since March 2010, analysis from YouGov has indicated.
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Jun 13, 2013Japan shares hit bear market after 22% fall from May
Japanese government’s inaction and fears US ‘tapering’ see volatility ramp up causing the Nikkei to fall 22 per cent from its May peak.