European Union

PM: Euro crisis an opportunity for UK to claw back powers

IFAonline | 15 Nov 2011 | 07:30

The Prime Minister David Cameron said the eurozone debt crisis presents an opportunity to reform the European Union and for powers to "ebb back" from Brussels to Westminster.

Conservative British prime minister David Cameron in blue tie
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Berlusconi resignation pledge boosts global markets

Global markets received a much needed shot in the arm overnight as Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's resignation offer reassured investors an end to the country's problems may be in sight.

IFAonline | 09 Nov 2011 | 07:49
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EU may ban credit ratings for bailed-out nations

European regulators may be given new powers to suspend credit ratings of countries seeking or undergoing bailouts to prevent the “negative spillover effects to other countries”, according to proposals for tougher regulation issued by the European Commission.

IFAonline | 21 Oct 2011 | 10:30

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Europe crisis: Hopes of Sunday 'Big Bang' deal frayed

A decision - scheduled for Sunday - on whether to boost the eurozone's €440bn rescue fund has been delayed due to fresh disagreement between France and Germany about how to address the debt crisis.

IFAonline | 21 Oct 2011 | 07:30
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Why we need French lessons to help shape the European debate

UK financial services would have more say over EU legislation if it said anything at all...

Professional Adviser | 20 Oct 2011 | 08:00
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Banks may be forced to disclose €1m pay deals - today's papers

Controversy over City pay may be re-ignited by a new European directive that would force pay deals over €1m (£880,000) to be disclosed by banks.

IFAonline | 25 Jul 2011 | 07:45
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EU debt talks 'not a crisis meeting' - today's papers

Senior European Union (EU) officials are set to meet later on Monday to discuss the eurozone's continuing debt woes.

IFAonline | 11 Jul 2011 | 07:52
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Schroders: Lloyds sell-off plans set dangerous precedent

Influential asset manager Schroders has branded suggestions that Lloyds Banking Group sell more than the recommended 630 branches as setting “a dangerous precedent for UK banks”.

IFAonline | 20 Jun 2011 | 08:01
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Employee Benefits - compulsory eye tests

This year, new EU legislation will be introduced making regular sight tests compulsory for any employee who drives while on company business. Jill Davies investigates who will fund the cost.

Cover | 08 Jun 2011 | 15:32

Ignis warns on Spanish economy

“Spain is like Ireland, Portugal and Greece, only more so," warns Stuart Thomson, Chief Economist with Ignis Asset Management.

International Investment | 31 May 2011 | 08:47
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New Icesave deal approved in Parliament

The Icelandic parliament has approved a plan to repay the UK and the Netherlands the €4bn (£3.1bn) they compensated to Icesave investors.

IFAonline | 17 Feb 2011 | 08:45
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Our quick guide to UCITS IV

Rachel Hanger, partner in KPMG’s investment management & funds practice, explains the new UCITS IV legislation.

Professional Adviser | 16 Dec 2010 | 08:00
Asia takes major role in European M&A

FTSE sinks 2% on Europe and China fears

The FTSE 100 was down almost 2% this afternoon as fears over Europe’s sovereign debt woes and tighter monetary policy in China continued to weigh on investors.

IFAonline | 16 Nov 2010 | 15:44

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