FSA eases proposals for UK's with-profits fundsBY AAP | FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2004 8:25AMBritain\'s financial watchdog on Thursday relaxed tough proposals on life insurers\' obligations to holders of with-profits policies who have seen bonus payments slashed in recent years. |
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