From COMPANIES Feb 10, 2013

Activists eye new targets in financials

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From COMPANIES Feb 10, 2013

Funding for infrastructure projects dwindles

Banks struggle to offer long-term debt amid deficit reduction programmes

Feb 10, 2013

Fewer to take advice under RDR

New research suggests investors are not willing to pay the fees advisers are planning to charge

From FTFM OPINION Feb 10, 2013

‘Free lunch’ accusations bite down

Investors allege fund managers charge excessive fees for securities lending

Pictet headquarters in Geneva ©Reuters Feb 10, 2013

Swiss banks alter structure after Wegelin

Pictet and Lombard Odier partners will be protected from unlimited liability

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Regulatory fatigue hits compliance bosses

Overlap and redrafting of rules could ‘potentially jeopardise efforts to make the industry safer’

Feb 10, 2013

Disclosures about hedging must improve

The complexity of derivatives means the use of these instruments can make it hard for investors to estimate risk

Jonathan Eley Serious Money from PERSONAL FINANCE Feb 8, 2013

Welcome signs of glasnost on fund costs

Progress is being made on fund fees and transparency, says Jonathan Eley

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Finance: Buried treasure

Frustrated investors are pushing Cayman for greater transparency but few expect rapid change

Feb 6, 2013

MPs support campaign for fee transparency

Savers require clear information on fund charges

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