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Moveables report seeks to open way to business finance
Commission proposes new forms of security in Scots law
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More than half of potential PPI claimants still to act: FCA
Watchdog steps up campaign at two years to final deadline
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FCA considers action on charges for unauthorised overdrafts
Payday loan cap to stay, but other high-cost credit comes under review
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HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply
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CAT rejects £14bn credit card fees claim against Mastercard
No way of ensuring accurate compensation, tribunal rules
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Government bond would help private infrastructure investment, Brodies claim
Survey reveals support for using new borrowing powers in projects
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"Logbook loans" set for law changes
Ministers to act on Law Commission recommendations
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Lawyers in joint venture to support RBS business claims
MBM Veritas set up for Global Restructuring Group cases
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Website set up to advise consumers on MasterCard class action
Tribunal directs publicity ahead of collective proceedings application
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Buy-to-let borrowers win West Bromwich "tracker" interest case
Court of Appeal rules building society not entitled to raise rate
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Banks should be pushed to improve competition, CMA proposes
Provisional report puts forward measures to reduce customer inertia
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Crown decides not to prosecute over pre-crash RBS share issue
Insufficient evidence in law of criminal conduct, counsel advises
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Report calls for credit union payroll deduction schemes for all
Ministers urge employers to sign up to encourage responsible finances
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Degree needed to understand insurance small print, consumer body claims
Bank account conditions also criticised for inaccessible language
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Banks must be made to work harder for custom: CMA report
Low level of customer switching means too little pressure
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Lord Hope to help establish Abu Dhabi Global Market Court
Gulf state committed to enhancing international financial centre status
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Mortgage lender entitled to hold out for full payment, court rules
Home Owner Act only protects against unreasonable conduct
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Bank card insurance compensation scheme to open
Affinion mis-selling claim forms to be sent out
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Banks not liable in most phone scams, Ombudsman reports
New warning over risks to elderly from “vishing” calls
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Advance rent payment not a tenancy deposit, sheriff rules
Payment made to meet obligation, not give security for performance
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"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund
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Society partners with investment management and financial advice provider
Agreement reached with Tilney Bestinvest on services for solicitor firms
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£75m regulator fine for Scots investment chief
Appeal to be taken against largest penalty for an individual
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Judge entitled to find bank in breach of loan promise: Supreme Court
First instance decision restored in claim for loss of profit