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Why short selling is good for capital markets

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:02:15 +0000

Short selling should be preserved – it is surely a good thing that socially valuable investments by investors like pension funds, universities and charities can be protected in falling markets. In these volatile times, what better example of social utility could there be?

Brussels to look at fragmentation

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:56:57 +0000

The European Commission is to make policy proposals seeking once again to deal with Europe's fragmented pensions landscape

Developed world returns set to weaken

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:13:22 +0000

Future returns from developed world equities and bonds will not match those of the past 110 years, two reports say

European boost for investment trusts

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:44:41 +0000

Sector is due to receive a shot in the arm when the UK's retail distribution review takes effect. But it faces the EU's alternative investment fund managers directive