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Mark Wright, deputy manager of the CF Midas Balanced Growth fund, explains the benefits of different hedge fund strategies within a multi-asset portfolio.

Two investor groups set up to help recover assets from life settlements provider ARM Asset Backed Securities have clashed over allegations of "misinformation."

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hinted it may impose stricter regulatory requirements on firms recommending traded life policy investments (TLPIs) after issuing final guidance stating they should not be promoted to most retail investors.

Many people who have SIPPs already meet the minimum income requirement through other pensions such as historic final salary schemes. This can be a real benefit for those who need some extra income but want to preserve death benefits.

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