Articles in the Business Category
The Sub-Prime Mess Comically Explained
May 7th, 2008
If you’re wondering how we ended up with the credit crunch, following the problems with sub-prime mortgage lending in the US, then this funny set of slides might help you understand. Beware, there is some adult language, but it’s worth going through the full 40-odd images for a …
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Scotsman: Tiner To Quit As Head Of FSA As Online Poll Criticises His Tenure
January 17th, 2007
JOHN TINER is quitting his role as chief executive of the Financial Services Authority after six years with the regulator.
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Scotsman: Asda Signs Deal With LifeSearch
January 16th, 2007
ASDA has signed a deal with LifeSearch to offer independent advice on a full range of life and protection products.
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Scotsman: Free Financial Advice For All
January 15th, 2007
EVERY adult in the UK is to be offered free advice about financial products within five years.
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Scotsman: HBOS To Pioneer Residential REITs
January 15th, 2007
BANKING giant HBOS is expected to play a pioneering role in the launch of the first UK listed residential real estate investment trust (REIT) through its majority stake in Invista, the property fund management business.
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Scotsman: ONS Unveils Inflation Calculator
January 15th, 2007
HOUSEHOLDS across the country will be able to go online today and work out their own personal rate of inflation after a web-based calculator was launched.
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This Is Money: A To Z Of The Sunday Newspapers
January 14th, 2007
Our summary of what the business papers are reporting from the financial world this Sunday
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Scotsman: Good For Savers, Bad For Borrowers
January 14th, 2007
THE increase in interest rates was a surprise, but more may be on the way, writes Liz Dolan.
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Scotsman: Women Penalised For Divorce In Pension Claim Scandal
January 14th, 2007
IT EMERGED last week that thousands of people who won the right to a share of their husband’s (or wife’s) pension in the divorce courts will be left with nothing.
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Scotsman: REITs To Become Next Hot Properties
January 14th, 2007
COMMERCIAL bricks and mortar is no longer the preserve of the rich, writes Lindsey Rogerson.
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