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AIFM could cause “systemic failure”, says BoE committee

8 Feb 2010 | By Hannah Smith

The introduction of the AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Management) directive could cause “systemic failure” of markets, according to the Bank of England’s Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC).

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New covenant

8 February 2010 | By Vanessa Drucker

The turmoil over the past two years called into question some of the fundamental principles of asset management. Vanessa Drucker reports from New York on the 10 lessons to arise from the global market upheaval.

Obsession with China masks West’s inertia

8 February 2010 | By Daniel Ben-Ami

It is easy to become so focused on someone else’s problems that you fail to grapple with your own. That is a lesson that the West’s leaders, fixated with China, would do well to learn.

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From This Week's Issue

SCAM

8 February 2010

While a devotee of the traditional, drink-in-hand art of social networking, the chairman may take some convincing that Twittering and blogging are an effective way to an investor’s heart.

Korean pioneer brings eastern insight to west

8 February 2010 | By Will Jackson

Andrew Lawley of Mirae Asset Global Investments, talks to Will Jackson about expansion and ambition.

Fund managers diary

8 February 2010 | By Daniel Tubbs

Daniel Tubbs co-manages the BlackRock Emerging Markets fund. His diary runs from January 18-24.

Nifty moves pave way for safe return

8 February 2010 | By Oliver Sonnbichler

Volatility is set to hit the markets, but investors can safeguard growth by diversifying, boosting exposure to the long-term story of emerging markets and keeping faith in a global recovery.

Strategy Blog

Daniel Ben-Ami

Fear of squeezing

5 Feb 2010 | By Daniel Ben-Ami

I have long argued that western politicians are far too preoccupied with cutting public spending. But given that this is their obsession it is remarkable how reluctant they are to squeeze the economy.

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Fund Blog

Adam Lewis

Greece is not the only word

5 Feb 2010 | By Adam Lewis

How quickly things can change. Having started the year in a positive mood, data released this week suggests an increase in risk appetite has firmly been put on hold as fresh doubts emerge about the strength of the global recovery.

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Bond chief battens down the hatches

8 February 2010 | By Patrick Collinson, Personal finance editor, The Guardian

After two extraordinary years, will the corporate bond market return to normal? As he visits advisers to explain what happened, Chris Bowie of Ignis says there are still reasons for caution.

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