The fear is that this might lead to higher inflation, and that the government's demand for funds will push up interest rates, crowd out private investment, weaken the financial system and leave the economy vulnerable if hit by a big macroeconomic shock.
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The abolition of multi-seat constituencies in 1993 did away with the intra-party competition for votes which had hugely boosted the demand for political funds.
Growth in Indian investment demand for gold funds during the last financial year that ended March 31 slowed to its lowest level since their launch in 2007, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed.
In October 2011, several pro-bicycle groups decided to paint their own bike lane at the gates of the Mexican Congress to demand more funds for bike infrastructure.
Others focus on technical shifts in the demand for bonds, such as pension funds' increased desire for longer-duration assets.
In other news, reports Thursday said Indian demand for gold exchange traded funds ( ETFs) was at a record high in September, despite weak retail sales of gold jewelry in the country.
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But it may be that outside forces are more important: for example, a European Union that forbids cosy cartels, American pension funds that demand open accounts for their investments in France, or even the influence of the euro in promoting competition and cross-border mergers.
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And unlike mutual funds which demand commission discounts, hedge funds are willing to pay for fast execution of more frequent trades.
Demand for yield will come from pension funds, endowments and individual retirees seeking to fund liabilities and cash flow needs.
So it may be better to look for a solution on the demand side: why is it that British pension funds are so desperate for long gilts in the first place?
All those concerned with obtaining maximum defense capability for the limited funds available should demand that this trend be reversed.
Sixth forms in England are to receive extra funds to refurbish buildings and meet the demand for additional places.
But this increased demand for core assets from financial institutions and sovereign-wealth funds buying into real estate for the first time has driven up prices and driven down yields.
He also cited potential for increased investment demand should base-metals exchange-traded funds gain in popularity.
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He notes that huge volume of funds from retail investors have been flowing in and demand for equities and alternative investments from institutional investors has also been growing.
Instead, he has provided the carrot of ample funds for local school districts, while continuing to demand that the districts remain accountable for the adequate performance of their pupils.
He says that several factors, such as the arrival of private pension funds and the declining attractiveness of government securities, will increase demand for equities over the next two or three years.
The University of Worcester said it had been "very challenging trying to find funds" for its new arena, but there was "a clear demand for advanced sports facilities".
The Fed would use the discount rate rather than the federal funds market to supply or withdraw credit in response to any imbalance between supply and demand for it.
Instead it's a suggestion that rather than attempting to divine the market rate for cash, the Fed should float the funds rate that it sets so that market forces can equalize the supply of and demand for credit.
When the Commission believes a member state has failed to account properly for EU funds it can impose a "correction" on that state - it is a demand to reimburse the Commission.
Expectations that Chinese companies will regain some of their pricing power this year, optimism about U.S. demand and the further opening of Chinese capital markets to foreign central banks are among the current drivers for these funds.
Wouldn't the cost of repairing broken windows reduce the funds available to expand one's shop, not to mention reduce the shopkeeper's demand for products from other suppliers?
To satisfy demand, asset managers have been busy rolling out new alternative products specifically designed for non-accredited investors hedge funds and managed futures inside mutual fund wrappers, for instance.
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