Some highlights from Monday’s FTfm,
Naked truth about the villain of Europe
Not all users of credit default swaps are hedge funds or investment banks trying to push on-the-edge companies or countries over the cliff. Some would even question whether those malevolent players exist
Copper market looking tarnished
Demand for copper appears to be rising, at least cancelled warrants would suggest so, or would they? John Dizard hears a snort of disbelief among the market knowledgeable
Crime of commission, I don’t think so
Bolton’s new investment trust has drawn fire for saying it will pay commission to advisers who recommend it. Pauline Skypala looks into the furore and all the hype
Industry that feeds the bubble beast
Flaws in the investment management industry were revealed by the dotcom bubble and played a big part in the credit bubble. So what is to be done about it, asks John Authers
Fears grow over ‘risky’ Newcits
Regulators and consultants are concerned retail investors are being put at risk by the hedge fund-like investment strategies being launched
More schemes eye bulk annuities
Almost half of UK pension trustees will consider using bulk annuities to remove as much risk as possible from their pension schemes within the next two years, according to a survey from MetLife Assurance.