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Ex-Credit Suisse banker guilty of $1bn sub-prime fraud

IFAonline | 18 Aug 2009 | 09:20

A former Credit Suisse banker has been found guilty of fraud after deceiving investors into buying risky investments that led to $1bn (£610m) of losses.

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Unemployment hits 11-year high - papers 12 Nov

IFAonline | 12 Nov 2008 | 10:00

Unemployment reached an 11-year high today when another huge increase in the numbers looking for work edged the total closer to the two million mark, The Independent reports.

Directors avoid £300,000 fine due to bankruptcy

IFAonline | 30 Sep 2008 | 11:45

Two directors have been censured by the FSA for failing to ensure their firm had appropriate procedures in place to ensure customer received suitable mortgage advice.

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Blog: Is booze the secret factor to enhanced annuities?

IFAonline | 10 Feb 2012 | 09:00

Clients can qualify for enhanced annuity rates for a range of conditions these days, including obesity, high blood pressure and previous medical treatment.

From the Ed: There's always something handy in the small print

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00

The FSA published its annual consumer survey last week. It’s often a dull read – mainly because little ever changes in the public’s perception of providers, products and the FSA.

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