Alexander warns Scots on risk to pensions

Independence could push up costs, says UK Treasury chief

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MSIM aims to tap into the growing appetite for private equity investments
US private equity houses have stepped up their investments in Europe this year

Norway spurs rethink on oil companies

If the country’s oil fund divests fossil fuels others may follow

US stocks and bonds rally in tandem

Combination of modest growth and low inflation aids both assets

Belief in easy money boosts active funds

Active management favoured despite outperformance of passive funds

Japan pension fund must cut bond holdings

Reform is urgent for Government Pension and Investment Fund

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Pension funds ditch fixed income assets

Two UK schemes have sold their Gilts and corporate bonds

US pensions ignore elephant in room

Focus is on changing behaviour, not highlighting underfunding

Ziggy Stardust fears still haunting stocks

Politics, not finance, may pose greatest risk of new crash

Small investors prefer equities to bonds

Survey shows 70 per cent looking to buy shares

Pension funds forced to disclose costs

Labour and former Tory chancellor press for reform

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