Financial Regulatory Forum

By Mike Dolan
   LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – As governments seek to root out and smother what they see as excessively risky and questionable financial market activity, the world of so-called currency “carry trades” has found its way onto their radar. (more…)

Turner says carry trades 'economically valueless'

    By Mike Dolan
   LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – As governments seek to root out and smother what they see as excessively risky and questionable financial market activity, the world of so-called currency “carry trades” has found its way onto their radar. (more…)

    LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The chairman of Britain’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) said he would back higher taxes on the country’s financial sector to prevent institutions making excessive profits and to curb excessive pay.
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