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The dismal science of Baltic bubblenomics

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Investor 3i makes offer on Barclays unit

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From UK May 24, 2013

Labour plan to merge small funds

Poor value pension schemes are targeted

From WORLD May 24, 2013

Kuroda promises to stabilise bond market

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From COMPANIES May 24, 2013

Occupational funds win EU rules reprieve

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Special report: Asset manager intentions

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Buyout groups target US retailers

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Michel Barnier ©Wiktor Dabkowski From WORLD May 23, 2013

EU rushes out tax transparency law

Brussels seeks country-by-country profit figures

From COMPANIES May 23, 2013

Goldman completes its ‘rigorous self-examination’

Bank attempts to manage its financial and reputation risks

From COMPANIES May 24, 2013

Stepic ready to resign from Raiffeisen

Austrian banker’s move follows scrutiny of Asian property deals

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Frère’s GBL happy to play the long game

Veteran prefers to invest where his influence can bring rewards

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