From WORLD Dec 5, 2012

Pensions proposal raises eyebrows

Some fear rethink on liabilities would sweep problem under carpet

Industry trends

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Enthusiasm wanes as regulators sharpen claws
– Special report
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Bulk of activity focused on cross-border funds
– Quarterly industry review
Dec 4, 2012

IMA chief looks beyond executive pay

Daniel Godfrey wants to focus on engagement and strategy

From CURRENCIES Dec 3, 2012

Credit Suisse to penalise franc deposits

Bank introduces negative rates as it seeks to stem inflows

From COMPANIES Dec 2, 2012

Rules will ‘stifle alternative lending’

New sources of world credit face regulatory constraint, firm warns

Dec 2, 2012

EU rule to spur share sell-off

‘Structural shift’ towards debt markets

Alchemy
From PENSIONS INDUSTRY Dec 2, 2012

Experts question PPI over pensions

Experts question PPI support for pension costs calculation

From INVESTMENT STRATEGY Dec 2, 2012

Money markets funds to ‘flex’

Investors face losses under new arrangements

Flags of the EU member states fly in front of the European Parliament in Brussels ©Getty Dec 2, 2012

Alternatives battle as directive is delayed

Lobbying over AIFMD is increasing

From FTFM OPINION Dec 2, 2012

Global trends in financial advice

Fee-for-service model eliminates many conflicts of interest

From FTFM OPINION Dec 2, 2012

Hounding of Intrade a cause for regret

Prediction markets can serve investors

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