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The gearing and mid/small cap bias of Anthony Bolton's Fidelity China Special Situations trust have raised questions over its suitability for retail investors, Winterflood Securities has said.

The Investment Management Association (IMA) is to begin charging non-members to list funds in its sectors in a move that could see some groups removing vehicles from the listings altogether.

Friends Life has introduced fee facilitation options across a number of product ranges ahead of the implementation of new remuneration rules brought about by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Standard Life has revealed a range of charging methods for its Retail International Bond product ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

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Global equity markets are tumbling this morning as the eurozone crisis once again takes centre stage, with Spain's debt costs leaping to a new record high and speculation returning Greece will exit the single currency.

The continued squeeze on liquidity in the corporate bond market could lead to the closure of larger funds to investors and even cause parts of the corporate bond and gilt markets to shut down.

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