New FMA unlikely to win investor confidence

New FMA unlikely to win investor confidence
In reply to a letter seeking clarification on enforcement of Director’s statutory responsibilities under the Companies Act 1993, Simon Power has failed to repair the justified mistrust of the members of EUFA that compliance enforcement over finance markets will be any more accountable under the new Financial Markets Authority.
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Portugal urged to act fast to win confidence

Portugal urged to act fast to win confidence
The Portuguese government needs to act fast to shore up its public finances, the OECD stressed today.
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EU Consumer Confidence still below zero but improving

EU Consumer Confidence still below zero but improving
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Why should people be wary of taking investment advice and what has been done to create more confidence in fina?

ancial advisors? (thats the complete question) Please help me if you can, I want detailed answers not just simple, stupid answers. Please make sure they have some depth in what they say and mean.