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Issue 17, October 2007

Transparency, Disclosure and Responsible Investing: Private Equity in the Vanguard

Javier EcharriBy Javier Echarri
Secretary-General, European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

A consultation for an international Code of Ethics for the private equity industry has been launched by the EVCA. Javier Echarri explains the reasoning behind it...

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UK Focus

 

EU Focus

Islamic Finance in the UK –
Challenges and Prospects

M Iqbal AsariaBy M Iqbal Asaria
Managing Director, Afkar Consulting

Islamic finance is poised for a major leap – and London needs to ensure its place at the centre of it...

Responding to disaster:
How AXA Insurance tackled the summer floods

David WilliamsBy David Williams
Claims Director, AXA Insurance

This summer’s floods were the worst for 60 years. AXA Insurance, one of the UK’s largest insurers, reveal how they dealt with the situation...

Charlie McCreevy: make the most of him

Charlie McCreevyCharlie McCreevy pioneered a light touch approach to regulation – but this may not last...

The EU Reform Treaty and the UK General Election

FlagsDespite the Government’s caution, the EU Reform Treaty means that Europe will continue to be a major issue...

Pre-Budget Report: Cicero Analysis

WestminsterBrief and workmanlike – but will Alistair Darling’s first Pre-Budget Report be effective? Read our in-depth analysis...

EU Finds Common Ground in Wake of Credit Crunch

FinanceSquabbling and run-ins give way to cautious agreement following the sub-prime crisis...

Is this what you meant to do?

Map of EuropeHow the march onwards to further European integration has given rise to greater demand for autonomy among regional populations...

Price comparison sites put under the microscope

Magnifying glassPrice comparison websites have become the savvy consumer’s friend – but just how much can they be relied upon?...

Is Now the Start of Labour’s Period of Discontent?

Toy soldiersAs the two main parties do battle and the political dynamics continue to shift, how should the financial services industry best take advantage of the fray?...

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Cicero Consulting's at-a-glance guide to the most significant public policy dates lying ahead for your calendar.

 

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Annuity reform - is the tide turning?

Piggy banksIt has been a long time coming, but the time could now be right for change...

Retail market reform: what’s the big idea?

BuildingsReviewing the European Commission’s open hearing on the development of a single retail market...

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Cicero is pleased to sponsor the 2007 Compliance Register OStCaR awards on November 21st.

Mark Twigg will be presenting the award for “Most helpful FSA staff member”. For more info go to www.ComplianceR.com

 

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