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The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
How Shanghai’s ambition to be the ‘future of finance’ fell apart
The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a tollBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds
Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says reportBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - November 5 -
Eurostar £39 ticket adverts banned by UK watchdog for second time
Advertising Standards Authority said no evidence enough seats available for purchase at cheap fare during promotionWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog
Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be liftedBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints
Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from startingTech - ABC News - November 13 -
Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacyWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Watchdog group asks court to release Gaetz investigation documents
Government watchdog group American Oversight has filed a motion in federal court to compel the Justice Department to release all records related to its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy
The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
Iran activates ‘new advanced centrifuges’ after nuclear watchdog’s rebuke
Move follows resolution by International Atomic Energy Agency saying Tehran failed to co-operate with investigationWorld - Financial Times - November 22 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the ...Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 22 -
Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.
The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.Politics - Politico - 5 days ago -
UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog
Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPCWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago