Financial Watchdog Says

Financial watchdog defends progress after MPs' criticism

Nikhil Rathi says the organisation has improved, but a report says its culture has "got worse".

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

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.

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

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.

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

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 RPC

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Harshita Brella's husband was arrested before, says police watchdog

The IOPC is examining how Northamptonshire Police responded to concerns raised by Ms Brella in August.

Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track', says watchdog

Watchdog warns target of 1.5m more treatments unlikely to be hit as calls grow for major reform.

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.

Business - CNBC - November 7

You can work at McDonald's and still become a millionaire, a financial psychologist says

Adopting a "rich mindset" can help anyone boost their net worth, according to behavioral finance expert Brad Klontz.

Business - CNBC - November 9

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Amsterdam mayor says Dutch counterterror watchdog said there was “no concrete threat” to Israeli soccer fans before game

World - ABC News - November 8

Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says

A U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor where spilled jet ...

Health - ABC News - November 14

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

An international human rights group says an Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists and wounded others in Lebanon last month was most likely a deliberate attack on civilians and an apparent ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump’s picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say

President-elect taps allies to roll back rules and cut taxes in ‘nakedly transactional’ ploy critics call ‘unprecedented’. Donald Trump has quickly tapped big donors and political allies for top ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Venus Williams says to be proud of your money decisions, even if they turn out to be mistakes—financial experts agree

Along with being considered one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, Venus Williams has been a champion for financial independence.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Archer Daniels’ stock slides 8% on profit warning as company says it will restate past financials

Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s stock tumbled 6% early Tuesday, after the food-processing and ethanol giant published guidance for the third quarter that lags estimates and said it would restate prior ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

How to say 'no' when family and friends ask to borrow money, from a financial therapist

Here's one way to set financial boundaries with friends or family members and how to manage guilt when you need to say no, according to a financial therapist.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Here's what a new Trump administration could mean for your money, financial advisors say

It's best to take a wait-and-see approach before making any sudden moves in response to election results, financial advisors say.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Investors should stay with their long-term financial plans no matter who is in the White House, advisors say

How to shore up your finances in preparation for a second Trump term.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Why these ‘Trump trade’ ETF winners are fading — and what it says about the financial markets

The postelection stock-market rally has started to fade as investors fret over how long the honeymoon could last.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Stand by for financial instability

The combination of huge public debt issuance and Trump’s notorious unpredictability is a toxic mix for markets

Business - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

Stand by for financial instability

The combination of huge public debt issuance and Trump’s notorious unpredictability is a toxic mix for markets

World - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Read about U.S. clean tech companies, Fannie Mae, Credit Agricole, and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Swiss Re, National Australia Bank, KBC Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on RHB Bank, Insignia Financial, Bitcoin and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Generali, Computershare, Royal Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the Bank of Canada, Singapore Exchange, BBVA and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on UniCredit, Singapore banks and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Hong Leong Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 17 hours ago

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Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

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Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says

An Israeli strike that killed 3 Lebanese journalists was most likely deliberate, watchdog says

Trump’s picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say

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