FSA publishes Business Plan for 2010/11

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published its Business Plan setting out its priorities for 2010/11.

Relentless flow of employment law is stifling UK competitiveness, says BCC

The relentless flow of complex employment law is stifling UK competitiveness and risks future job creation, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Bank payroll tax

Further changes to the scope of bank payroll tax in relation to capital resources requirement, excluded companies and banking groups have been announced.

FRC Statement on issues raised in report on Lehman Brothers

Following the publication of the recent report on Lehman Brothers, the FRC is ascertaining the facts on how the “Repo” transactions were accounted for and audited in the UK in order to determine any implications. To that end, we have asked Ernst & Young to provide further information in relation to what happened in the UK.

FSA and Police contact 1,000 share fraud targets after seizing another boiler room 'master list'

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and City of London Police (CoLP) have contacted 1,000 people across the UK to warn them that their personal details are on a ‘master list’ being used by fraudsters to target and sell them worthless shares.