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Citywire Investment News
- Old Mutual sells asset management subsidiary to Goldman Sachs
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:57:39 Z
Old Mutual has sold Dwight Asset Management to Goldman Sachs Asset Management, to help free up capital for Old Mutual Asset Management.
- Discretionary blow as advisers who outsource face VAT liability
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:28 Z
Advisers who outsource to discretionary managers will have to charge their clients VAT, according to draft HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) guidance.
- Walker Crips hires ex BNP Paribas UK wealth head Rushton
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15:44 Z
The private client stockbroker has hired former BNP Paribas head of UK wealth management Mark Rushton to spearhead the growth of its private client business.
- Supergroup tumbles on profit warning; FTSE edges up
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:10:20 Z
UK index back above 5,900 amid hopes that Greece is finally about to secure a deal for a new international bailout package.
BBC Business News
- All A380s checked for wing cracks
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:20 GMT
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check the wings of all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service.
- Vestas directors quit after loss
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:11:06 GMT
The finance chief at Vestas quits and other directors will not seek re-election to the board of the wind turbine company.
- RBS boss: I considered resigning
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:41 GMT
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive, Stephen Hester, tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.
- Greek parties 'to finalise deal'
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:38:06 GMT
Greek PM Lucas Papademos is set to meet coalition parties in an attempt to seal an austerity deal to secure a new EU/IMF bailout.
BBC News
- RBS boss: I considered resigning
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:24:42 GMT
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.
- Virgin offers 250 jobs in Swansea
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:21:25 GMT
Virgin Media confirms that around 250 new jobs are being created in Swansea.
- All A380s checked for wing cracks
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:21:17 GMT
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check the wings of all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service.
- Milly killer appeal bid dismissed
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:18:58 GMT
Milly Dowler's killer is refused permission to appeal against his conviction for her kidnap and murder.
