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‘Lax’ Luxembourg fund rules attacked
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Group angry at receiving no help after losing money in fund that breached grand duchy’s laws
From FT TRADING ROOM May 22, 2013

‘Eureka’ moment for rating agency critics

Reformers look to break dominance of big firms

From COMPANIES May 20, 2013

PPF warns of levy increase

Company pension deficits at risk of rising

May 19, 2013

Pension funds switch out of equities

Worries market will turn and send deficits spiralling

The UK Supreme Court upheld a judgment overturning a rule that has offered trustees the chance to correct failings ©Getty May 19, 2013

Court rules in favour of pension lawsuits

UK judgment removes power of scheme trustees to correct mistakes

May 19, 2013

Divisive pension deficit law may be ditched

More time needed for plan to plug ‘black holes’ in schemes

city of london skyline ©Bloomberg From CAPITAL MARKETS May 14, 2013

Wealth funds charge into property assets

Insurance and pension investors focus on London and havens

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From REGULATION & GOVERNANCE May 12, 2013

UK probe over transition fees welcomed

The FCA is investigating allegations of overcharging

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Hungry investors widen hunt for yield

International equity remains the most popular asset class

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Asset houses extend their use of ETFs

ETFs are not just tactical instruments anymore

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