politics

Lloyd's of London's chief executive Nick Prettejohn has charged the FSA with being too soft on insurance brokers and underwriters on the issue of commissions and fees, The Daily Telegraph reports.

Reactions from the other two main political parties suggest CTFs, launched just this week, are already in serious trouble with their future directly linked to political commitments.

Political friction in countries across Asia is presenting investors with significant challenges, but also opportunities says Franklin Templeton fund manager Mark Mobius.