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Moveables report seeks to open way to business finance
Commission proposes new forms of security in Scots law

More than half of potential PPI claimants still to act: FCA
Watchdog steps up campaign at two years to final deadline

FCA considers action on charges for unauthorised overdrafts
Payday loan cap to stay, but other high-cost credit comes under review

HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply

CAT rejects £14bn credit card fees claim against Mastercard
No way of ensuring accurate compensation, tribunal rules

Government bond would help private infrastructure investment, Brodies claim
Survey reveals support for using new borrowing powers in projects

"Logbook loans" set for law changes
Ministers to act on Law Commission recommendations

Lawyers in joint venture to support RBS business claims
MBM Veritas set up for Global Restructuring Group cases

Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application

Buy-to-let borrowers win West Bromwich "tracker" interest case
Court of Appeal rules building society not entitled to raise rate

Banks should be pushed to improve competition, CMA proposes
Provisional report puts forward measures to reduce customer inertia

Crown decides not to prosecute over pre-crash RBS share issue
Insufficient evidence in law of criminal conduct, counsel advises

Report calls for credit union payroll deduction schemes for all
Ministers urge employers to sign up to encourage responsible finances

Degree needed to understand insurance small print, consumer body claims
Bank account conditions also criticised for inaccessible language

Banks must be made to work harder for custom: CMA report
Low level of customer switching means too little pressure

Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status

Mortgage lender entitled to hold out for full payment, court rules
Home Owner Act only protects against unreasonable conduct

Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out

Banks not liable in most phone scams, Ombudsman reports
New warning over risks to elderly from “vishing” calls

Advance rent payment not a tenancy deposit, sheriff rules
Payment made to meet obligation, not give security for performance

"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund

Society partners with investment management and financial advice provider
Agreement reached with Tilney Bestinvest on services for solicitor firms

£75m regulator fine for Scots investment chief
Appeal to be taken against largest penalty for an individual

Judge entitled to find bank in breach of loan promise: Supreme Court
First instance decision restored in claim for loss of profit