The joint private-sector forum introduced today will specifically be looking into clearing and settlement systems, market liquidity and the development of new yuan-denominated products.

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Overseas investors have been equally befuddled in the media sector, where joint-ventures promised over the past two years are suddenly off the agenda.

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Last month, umbrella groups representing the UK voluntary and community sector wrote a joint letter to the Minister of State for Pensions, Steve Webb.

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