Markets
Investment
A plan to merge National Insurance (NI) with income tax would increase wages, create jobs and help reduce costs, business leaders have said.
19 November 2012
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UK
The government is considering nationalising the 316 Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branches currently up for sale, with a view to creating a new business lender, the Sunday Times reports.
19 November 2012
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1 min read
Global
It has been a hectic year for investors, with the eurozone debacle driving core bond yields to record lows, while equity markets were buffeted by fears over China and the US.
19 November 2012
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UK
Fears over future inflation spikes and the ability of the Bank of England to control rising prices have led bond managers to take cover in protective instruments.
19 November 2012
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3 min read
UK
The Bank of England's increasingly unconventional policies could see it cut interest rates further, according to Threadneedle head of multi-asset Toby Nangle.
19 November 2012
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Economics
The FTSE 100's dismal week continued today as the UK's leading index fell to a four-month low, and remains on course to make a loss for the week.
16 November 2012
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UK
Brooks Macdonald has acquired discretionary fund manager Spearpoint, manager of the Arch cru funds, in a deal that could reach £32m.
16 November 2012
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