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Glencore and Xstrata confirm $90bn merger

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2012 | 08:30

Mining company Xstrata has formally announced its intention to merge with Glencore, the world’s largest commodities trader, creating a commodities 'powerhouse'.

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Cameron: Britain will not walk away from Europe

IFAonline | 27 Jan 2012 | 07:00

Britain is not "walking away" from Europe, but safety measures must be put in place for EU countries that are outside the single currency, said Prime Minister David Cameron.

IMF slashes UK growth forecast on eurozone fears

IFAonline | 25 Jan 2012 | 07:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its growth forecasts for a number of major European economies for 2012 due to ongoing concerns about the region's recovery.

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Regulation: A new risk (that’s not so close to home)

Professional Adviser | 15 Sep 2011 | 08:00

With emigration on the rise, more UK advisers than ever before have overseas clients. And Paul Stanfield, chief executive of FEIFA, has it on good authority that the FSA has taken note...

From the Editor: All change for the UK life sector

Professional Adviser | 09 Jun 2011 | 08:00

If you asked a few years ago for opinions on UK life companies, the responses would have been predictable and familiar.

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