Pensions and power

The financial sector is in prime position to lobby policy-makers but often misses a trick. Rachel Dalton explores

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Lobbying governments and regulators is a question of balance, timing and judgement. A good campaign can deliver a positive public image and favourable policy results, while a bad one can be a PR disaster. How can financial services firms better influence decision-makers?

Financial services It is often assumed the financial services sector has the power to hold the government to ransom. Recent arguments over bank bonuses and taxes, frequently ending with threats ...

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