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FSA is looking for examples of bad practice, says Alexandra Kelly

Leading pre-employment screening firm announces recruitment figures for 2010.

Leading pre-employment screening firm announces recruitment figures for October.

Leading pre-employment screening firm for the financial services announces recruitment figures for September.

Wapping-based pre-employment screening company commended at glamorous black tie event.

City pre-employment screening firm announces recruitment figures for August.

YourCause, which provides major corporations with an innovative web-based corporate social responsibility platform, partners with GlobalGiving Foundation to offer a seamless experience for donating and volunteering outside the U.S.

Pre-employment screening firm warns of job market volatility, despite 15% increase in job offers.

Pre-employment screening firm Powerchex announces employment figures for May.

The Tutor Pages (www.thetutorpages.com) today released an interim statement on child protection, warning parents not to rely solely on measures such as the new Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) when safely employing a tutor for their child.

London’s leading pre-employment screening firm for the Financial Services Sector announces its recruitment figures for April 2010.

Study by Powerchex suggests confidence in the Financial Services Sector despite political uncertainty caused by the general election.

Alexandra Kelly warns financial institutions of the risks of insufficient background checking.

Alexandra Kelly and Powerchex named as likely success stories in 2010

Companies vetting to BS7858 standard can now access the credit check required via a secure, pay-as-you-go service for just £9.50. The Know Your Candidate service has already gained traction within the security market and drawn favourable comments.

Powerchex releases annual employment offer figures

Pre-employment screening firm creates new user-centric online application form for the financial services sector.

Insurance Brokerage Firm penalised for failing to conduct basic checks

Powerchex finds that improvement in recruitment activity is sustained into October.

In the midst of the recession, Powerchex innovates and wins award at the Thames Gateway Business Awards

Hedge Funds look to poach talented people from Asset Management firms.

Hedge Funds and IT contractors see a dramatic increase in employment offers in August.

LONDON, August 6th, 2009 – Job applicants who attended state schools are 25% more likely to lie on their CVs than those from independent schools, new research has found.

LONDON, August 10th, 2009 – Job applicants are attempting to deceive firms in the financial services more and more. And those turning to lies and embellishments to land jobs are the youngest applicants.

Control Risks Screening has announced the launch of a new employment screening service – EverScreen. Unlike traditional pre-employment screening, EverScreen continues after the initial pre-employment screening is completed.

Citi, East London Business Place and Canary Wharf Group plc. launch the first CITI Small Business Partnership at the Museum in Docklands. Pre-employment screening company Powerchex is one of the 15 East London companies participating in the programme

A study by city pre-employment screening firm Powerchex found that 17% of all applicants to the financial services lied on their CV, up by one third from last year.