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Financial Services AuthorityThe replacement regulating body for the Securities and Investments Board (SIB). The FSA, which came into being on 28th October 1997, carries all regulatory responsibilities for the UK financial services industry. The overall broad objectives are:the protection of consumers of financial servicesthe promotion of clean and orderly marketsthe maintenance of confidence in the financial services systemIt is a criminal offence to conduct investment business without authorisation, and the FSA is empowered to prosecute those who break this rule. A Central Register is held which lists firms with authorisation.Similar MatchesFinancial plannerFinancial plannerAn investment professional who assists individuals with long- and short-term financial goals. Financial innovationFinancial innovationDesign of any new financial product, such as exotic currency options and swaps. London International Financial Futures and Options ExchangeLondon International Financial Futures and Options ExchangeA futures and options exchange, located in London, which originally dealt only in financial instruments including equities (shares), government bonds, indices (such as the FTSE 100 Index) interest rates and a wide range of currencies. In 1996, LIFFE merged with the London Commodity Exchange with unified administration and exchange systems. All trades of the merged exchange are guaranteed by the London Clearing House (LCH). LIFFE is a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE), regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Financial capitalFinancial capitalThe value of financial assets, as opposed to real assets such as buildings and capital equipment. Financial plannerFinancial plannerA professional person qualified to give clients financial planning service. Further Suggestionsfinancial planningSwiss Options and Financial Futures Exchange (SOFFEX) Financial future Percentage financial statement Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Financial strategy Combined financial statement Corporate financial management Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange financial futures Financial guarantee insurance Notes to the financial statements Financial price risk Financial asset Financial public relations Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Financial service income Institute of Financial Planning Financial Statement Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Financial press Country financial risk Financial instrument Financial plan financial year |
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