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Record fall in borrowing reignites QE debate

IFAonline | 31 Jan 2012 | 22:03

Unsecured lending to consumers fell the most in almost 20 years last month, the Bank of England (BoE) said, reigniting expectations it would authorise further asset purchases next month.

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Hungry and outspoken: Meet five young gun advisers

Professional Adviser’s Rahul Odedra meets five young gun advisers already making a name for themselves in financial services…

Professional Adviser | 19 Jan 2012 | 08:00
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Eurozone faces 'mild' recession in 2012, says E&Y

The eurozone faces a "mild" recession in the first half of next year, restricting full-year economic growth in the region to just 0.1%, according to Ernst & Young.

IFAonline | 15 Dec 2011 | 07:30

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IMA head of tax Lynam steps down

The Investment Management Association (IMA)'s head of tax Stephen Lynam is retiring after more than 30 years in the industry.

IFAonline | 01 Nov 2011 | 15:21
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Forecaster: UK economy 'worse than we thought'

Ernst & Young has downgraded its forecast for UK gross domestic product (GDP) to just 0.9% this year - significantly below the 1.4% it predicted three months ago - as it described the economic situation "worse than we thought".

IFAonline | 17 Oct 2011 | 07:40
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Big audit firms' monopoly under fire

The European Commission is pushing for tough rules that would force the world's biggest accountancy firms to abandon their consultancy businesses and share audit work with smaller rivals.

IFAonline | 27 Sep 2011 | 07:53
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Thinktank rubbishes claims bank reform will hit economy

The Independent Commission on Banking (ICB)’s plans to ring-fence will have a very limited impact on the UK’s economic output, according to Ernst & Young.

IFAonline | 05 Sep 2011 | 08:08
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Key forecaster cuts UK growth estimate on eurozone fears

Worries over the eurozone debt crisis have prompted the Ernst & Young Item Club to cut its forecast for GDP growth this year from 1.8% to 1.4%.

IFAonline | 18 Jul 2011 | 07:45
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Barclays Wealth appoints MD to lead HNW advice drive

Barclays Wealth has appointed Andrew Tailby-Faulkes as a managing director within its Wealth Advisory business to target high and ultra-high net worth clients.

IFAonline | 11 Jul 2011 | 09:27
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Blog: What price financial advice post-RDR?

Financial advisers are in for a tough time next year but not as tough as the people they advise, writes Ian Henderson, creative director at marketing firm AML Group.

Professional Adviser | 12 May 2011 | 08:00
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Economists to MPC: Hold rates until November

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) should keep interest rates at 0.5% until November, as any rise will cause "disastrous consequences" for the UK economy, a group of influential economists has warned.

IFAonline | 18 Apr 2011 | 08:25
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Offshore Review: How will the Budget impact the Channel Islands?

The UK Chancellor’s 2011 Budget speech was set against a backdrop of very tight finances, a spluttering recovery and rising inflation.

Professional Adviser | 31 Mar 2011 | 20:00
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Lords to condemn Big Four's role in financial crisis

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and Ernst & Young have offered to reform the way they operate ahead of what is expected to be a highly critical report on their role in the financial crisis and lack of competition in the sector.

IFAonline | 28 Mar 2011 | 08:15

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