Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
“A Bill will be introduced to improve protection of consumers by bringing home reversion plans within the scope of the Financial Services Authority.”
Queen's Speech 2005: Trade and industry
News Article 17 May 2005
Regulation is the watchword for the government over the next 18 months, with bills aimed at cutting red tape and extending consumer and employee protection contained in the Queen's Speech.
Finance & Leasing Association
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Forum of Private Business
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Lib Dems urge action on £1 trillion debt
News Article 21 May 2004
The Liberal Democrats have urged Gordon Brown to take action amid warnings that Britain's consumer borrowing has now reached £1 trillion.
Fidelity Investment: Welcome
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Surveyors warn chancellor against regulation move
News Article 8 April 2004
Britain's surveyors have launched a stinging attack on government plans to allow the Financial Services Authority to regulate the general insurance market.
Standard Life: Press Releases
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Investment Management Association: Policy and Research
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Association of Accounting Technicians
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Association of British Insurers
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BG Group: Welcome
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Council of Mortgage Lenders
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Federation of Small Businesses
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