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Analysts have warned that many Brits have a "worrying" lack of insurance cover, partly due to the credit crunch.

The government's recent appointment of Dame Joan Bakewell as the official representative of older people could prove beneficial for those looking for cheaper insurance.

A survey released today shows an alarming increase in the numbers of borrowers lying to their loved ones about the debts they owe - a move which experts say is counterproductive.

Pension providers could be more in demand following what a former government pensions adviser is describing as "the final chapter for final salary schemes".

Research by the health insurer Bupa has revealed that a significant proportion of the UK's working population is overweight, eats badly and suffers from high levels of stress, all of which can add to the cost of health insurance premiums.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has struck a blow for pensioners' rights by fining a pension fund that misled its members £1.1 million.

People who have paid off their mortgages but are looking to release some equity need to be protected from certain firms offering sale and rent back schemes, according to Safe Home Income Plans (Ship).

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With over N184 billion Pension Funds believed to be invested in the Capital Market, the House of Representatives yesterday resolved to find out details of the investment made by National Pension Commission (PenCom) and other operators in the turbulent capital

Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Engineer Mustafa Bello, has called on Chinese investors to take advantage of government's major reforms in the country from 1999 to date, to invest in different areas of our economy.

With China's 'rise' prompting new questions around the country's strategy and the motivations behind how it conducts its international affairs and foreign policy, Stephen Marks considers the direction the country may take in light of new developments. Dispelling simplistic interpretations

A number of local foreign investors have shown interest in undertaking businesses that will utilise Namibia's invader bush.

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday warned the media against sabotaging investment by maligning investors.

THE Government is to sell its sh15b stake in Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, MPs have heard. The resort is a joint venture with Meera Investments owned by city tycoon and hotel magnate, Sudhir Ruparelia.

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) as part of its restructuring strategy to promote, attract and retain investments in the country has recruited fresh hands in its operations towards the realization of its goals.

The Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee is calling on Front-Page Africa, to make public or publish the name of a staff of the National Investment Commission (NIC), who it said received payment from the authority of the Delta Mining

South African labour giant Cosatu's demand that pension funds be required to direct a fixed portion of their resources into socially responsible investments (SRIs), voiced last week by general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, was impractical, asset managers told Business Report on