Bubbling along together
Article Abstract:
British Gas has held a virtual monopoly on the gas business in Britain, even after its privatization in 1986. Regulators have gotten the company to agree to give up half of its contract market by 1995 to new competitors. This could reduce the cost of gas to the consumer.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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London's regulatory mess
Article Abstract:
The regulatory system set up according to the 1986 Financial Services Act can be made effective through certain reforms, according to a review by the Securities and Investments Board. Suggestions include well-defined performance measures for regulators.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Prudential regulation
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The Prudential Corporation PLC stated that Britain should drop its experiment with investment business self-regulation in favor of a statutory system with a strong enforcement body similar to the American Securities and Exchange Commission.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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