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The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) looks set to hold its ground on plans to include the names of businesses involved when it starts publishing final decisions.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is tightening its oversight of commercial property lending in a move which could increase the cost of loans significantly.
The FSA has fined Fastmoney - a non-advised mortgage and bridging loan contract arranger - £28,000 for failing to ensure that customers were treated fairly.
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The Virgin Money buy-out brings with it both good and bad news, but it is the latter - the £653m loss to taxpayers - that will make all the headlines tomorrow.
Clients can qualify for enhanced annuity rates for a range of conditions these days, including obesity, high blood pressure and previous medical treatment.
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