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The firm which acted as administrators for the former Rangers Football Club is cleared of any conflict of interest over its appointment. »

JP Morgan's international bank division has been fined £3m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures in client advice and record-keeping. »

The global capital markets have been thrown into a tizzy by comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke.  US bonds and equities sold off yesterday on ideas that Bernanke was signaling a tapering off of QE.    The knock on effect was seen in Asia, even before the disappointing the flash China PMI from HSBC that showed the first sub-50 reading in seven months (49.6 vs 50.4 i »

Exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) have become a very valuable tool for investors seeking exposure to all corners of the market. While they provide diversified exposure in a single U.S.-traded security, equity options can be used in conjunction with ETFs to create more complex trading strategies designed to achieve specific goals or targeted strategies [see also ETF Call And Put Options Explained].In »

Welcome to the rest of 2013.I certainly hope you've made some money in the first five months of the year (which was not hard to have done), because the environment seems to be changing.Before I continue, I want to remind you that this is a forecast-free blog, we only discuss what is happening and our thoughts on possibilities for the future. If you want a man to predict the future and t »

(Reuters) - Spiking interest rates in Japan threaten to undermine, and possibly end, the recovery being engendered by Abenomics.That could reverse gains not only in Tokyo stocks, but in stock markets world-wide which have benefited from Japanese liquidity.While a rebound in activity has allowed the Bank of Japan to upgrade its assessment of conditions for a fifth straight month, bond yields »

This morning we walked along the coastal path toward the Faro de Cabo Mayor (lighthouse). The weather in Santander has been prerty showery but today it’s brighter. Pin It You may also enjoyBreakwater at Playa de Bikini in Santander:Today’s Walk 21 May 2013Sardinero Beach: View from my Office 20 May 2013Painted House in Tarragona: Today’s [...]Path to Faro de Cabo Mayor: »

The government is not 'keeping track' of Police and Crime Commissioners' salaries and standards, the Commons home affairs committee warns. »