My latest column in Forbes is here, looking at the issue of EU hedge fund regulation. As I argue: Like it or not international finance
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FT.com / UK – Watchdogs need not bark together. Joe Stiglitz in the FT says: Countries that proceed [to protect their own citizens with strong
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FT.com / UK – Sants resignation leaves confusion at FSA. Hector Sants has resigned as chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, sowing confusion about
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FT.com / Europe – Portugal near political crisis over debt . Portugal is facing a debt crisis. Whether justified or not I do not know:
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The Guardian has noted: The Dubai government refused to guarantee the huge debts built up by its conglomerate Dubai World, dashing investor hopes that the
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The Walker report on corporate governance in UK banks and other financial industry entities includes the most extraordinary missed opportunity. On page 17 it has
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The world of banking has won two more victories over the rest of society. The challenge to its right to charge excessive fees to people
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The Telegraph has done a  rather useful summary of highlights from last night’s speech by Mervyn King, Bank of England governor. he said: On support
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The Cynical Tendency: Libel Laws, Financial Losses, Life & Liberty. Do English libel laws increase the risk of another financial crisis/ I share the beloief
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