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As Chinese exchange controls are relaxed and removed over the next several years, $4.4trn (£2.85bn) of money will flow into the world economy, causing a major transformation.

The West Midlands Pension Fund has appointed a six-manager panel for its £830m global emerging markets equity exposure.

Standard Life has hired former Alexander Forbes chief operating officer (COO) John Cooper on a six-month contract to boost capacity in its workplace team.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will look "very carefully and very hard" at the conduct of pension providers and advisers in its fight against pension liberation fraud.

First UK Bus has seen 15% of its auto-enrolled workforce opt out of its scheme since it began auto-enrolment in April.

Threadneedle Investments has appointed Matthew Evans as UK small cap fund manager following the departure of Dan Vaughan.

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has announced Dale Nicholls will become portfolio manager of Fidelity China Special Situations (FCSS) on 1 April 2014.

The High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland has thrown out an application for judicial review of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) brought by the directors of Desmond & Sons.

A leading UK lawyer has suggested that International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have "substantial legal flaws".

Muse Advisory has appointed Paul Trickett as chairman of its new advisory board, adding another position to the number of trusteeships and directorships he has taken up since April.