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Hitchen: financial services face falling into ‘catastrophic conservatism’

Shorting stance is not consensus

NAPF chair Chris Hitchen draws criticism from industry experts after rallying for an end to the ban on short-selling and stock lending

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Bhabra: ‘Companies want to avoid being named and shamed’

Big firms shun ETVs in scandal fears

Large employers are steering clear of enticing members to leave schemes with enhanced transfer exercises, fearing being embroiled in mis-selling scandals.

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Hitchen: scheme will be governed by an independent board

Quality mark test unveiled for DC

Employers must pump at least 6% into their defined contribution (DC) schemes, with employees paying 4%, to pass a new quality mark test launched by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

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Askins: many small schemes are struggling to manage deficits

Lifeline for small schemes

North-east based CPRM Actuaries and Consultants is offering a lifeline to small defined benefit (DB) schemes.

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