The boss of Aberdeen Asset Management, at the centre of the split capital trusts scandal, pocketed nearly £4.5m in pay
Month: December 2006
This Is Money: You’re Too British Branson
Like many before him, the billionaire Virgin Boss is finding that his business is not welcome in America
This Is Money: More UK Firms To Fall To Foreign Predators
British companies are expected to continue to fall prey to foreign takeovers this year, thanks to the debt-fuelled acquisitions spree
This Is Money: Nasdaq Plans LSE Rival
Nasdaq has warned that it will set up a rival market to the London Stock Exchange if its bid for the LSE fails
This Is Money: BA Facing Winter Misery
Millions of passengers face New Year flight chaos from a looming all-out strike by British Airways cabin crew
Scotsman: Fixed Interest Investments And Pensions Disappointed
THE most significant development this year has been the massive investment by the public into property funds.
Scotsman: First-timers Facing £100k Market Entry
A LANDMARK has been reached, with the average property price for a first-time buyer in Scotland breaking the £100,000 barrier.
Motley Fool: Do You Have Buffett’s Temperament?
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MoneyExpert: Over A Third Of Brits Now Bank Online
The amount of people who conduct their banking via the internet has almost doubled in the past four years, it has emerged.
MoneyExpert: Mortgage Lending Hits Monthly Record
Gross mortgage lending for November 2006 hit record levels, it has emerged, reaching £21.4 billion.