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Citywire Investment News
- Small cap income stocks reduce systemic risk, says Aberdeen's Beal
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:56:05 GMT
Aberdeen Asset Management's Ed Beal argues that for income hunters, UK small caps are far less exposed to systemic risk than their large cap counterparts, and that yields are looking attractive
- AXA IM: Are index-linked gilts really that expensive?
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:01 GMT
AXA Investment Manager's David Dyer asks whether index linked gilts are really that expensive after Brown Shipley's Kevin Doran recently described the asset class as a ticking bomb.
- FSA bans Merrill Lynch trader over for mis-marking trades by $100m
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:40:51 GMT
The Financial Services Authority has banned a former Merrill Lynch trader for mis-marking his book by $100 million to cover his losses.
- Broker Roundup Update: Collins Stewart favours Close Bros and Intermediate Capital
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:08:00 GMT
Panmure downgrades Liberty International, Canaccord positive on Datacash and ING likes CW.
BBC Business News
- Kraft facing MPs over takeover
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:46:52 GMT
The vice-president of Kraft Foods is being questioned by MPs over his company's takeover of Cadbury.
- Savers spurn Equitable plan
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:46:29 GMT
Savers in the Equitable Life insurance company denounce the limited compensation process set up by the government.
- Expats lose pension freeze case
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:41:19 GMT
More than half a million UK pensioners living overseas will continue to have their pensions frozen after a court decision.
- Banks may offer overdraft opt-out
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:35:47 GMT
Banks may make it easier for customers to opt out of using unauthorised overdrafts and paying fees.
BBC News
- 'Pain' warning over spending cuts
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:52:58 GMT
Hospitals, councils and the police are warned to make changes as public services face cuts that will mean "considerable pain".
- Kidnapped Sahil found in Pakistan
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:39:39 GMT
The family of a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped while in Pakistan say they are "ecstatic" after he is found.
- US envoy postpones Israel visit
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:39:17 GMT
US envoy George Mitchell postpones a visit to Israel amid a row over settlements, as clashes erupt in Jerusalem.
- Pakistan drone raid 'kills eight'
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:38:33 GMT
Missiles fired by a suspected US drone have killed at least eight people in north-western Pakistan, officials say.
