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Standard Life Investments pulls out of money market funds

Money Markets, Standard Life Investments

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Standard Life Investments has confirmed it is to exit its money market funds following a review of is cash investment business.

A spokesperson for the company said the decision to review its money market funds offering ahead of potential changes to the way the sector is regulated.

According to Standard Life Investments, money market funds could be brought 'within the scope of banking regulations' under proposed regulatory changes.

The decisions decided to exit the constant net asset value (CNAV) funds business to concentrate instead on funds with more variable net asset value.

The company is set to develop proposals, which will allow current investors to continue in CNAV-valued investments with a manager operating within banking regulations.

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