From WORLD Jan 22, 2013

Public funds proposed for London super sewer

Letwin suggests £4bn alternative to tapping private sector

Industry trends

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Many Americans have no idea how to plan for retirement
– Special report
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Enthusiasm wanes as regulators sharpen claws
– Special report
Jan 20, 2013

Barnardo’s to close pension scheme

Children’s charity says it is vital to manage fund deficit

Jan 20, 2013

Calstrs finds further gun holdings

The US pension fund is divesting its holdings in assault weapons

Jan 20, 2013

Nest funds take axe to UK debt exposure

State-sponsored target-date retirement funds have slashed their allocation to conventional gilts

Jan 20, 2013

Nordic pension funds tempted by China

Institutional investors are attracted by new rules

Alchemy
From WORLD Jan 17, 2013

Pension reform will not lead to tax rise

Aide to chancellor says plan will not be used for net revenue raising

Employees hold Banksy's 'Kate Moss 2005' at Bonhams ©Getty Jan 17, 2013

A long-term look makes art a contender

The real value of the asset class lies in its role as a portfolio diversifier

From PERSONAL FINANCE Jan 17, 2013

OFT to probe workplace pension providers

Inquiry into whether there is enough competition to give value

Jan 17, 2013

Illinois lawmakers fall into pensions gap

US state needs to fill public pension coffers by $41bn

Jan 16, 2013

Conjecture over end of bond bull run

An equity rush illustrates problems with bond investing

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