Editor's Blog

An issue of trust

If you’ve been following the news over the last few years you will have been deluged with reports and claims from financial institutions, regulatory bodies and government leaders.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Former leaders of HBOS and RBS have today been in front of Treasury select committee to account for for the events that led up to their banks being taken largely into public ownership.

Could Iceland's meltdown be repeated elsewhere?

News today that Iclandic Bank Baugur had applied for bankruptcy protection has sent shockwaves through major retailers in the UK.

When the bailouts aren't working, what next?

The UK government's fresh bank bailout wasn't able to stem the collapse in share prices. What's left to try?

Happy New Year?

A new year is all about new beginnings, as evidenced by our revamped web presence. However, the tidings aren't as glad for the financial industry in general and 2009 is already shaping up to be one of the toughest years we've ever faced.