FT Alphaville " FTfm on AV Some highlights from Monday's FTfm. BlackRock hit by Vanguard price pressure Ferocious price competition by Vanguard is helping its exchange traded funds business attract more cash this year on a global basis than BlackRock, putting pressure on the world's largest ETF manager to fight back with fee cuts The long-term impact of low rates The US Federal Reserve is ignoring the impact of ultra-easy US monetary policies on other economies, writes Edward Chancellor, who spells out why we ought to be worried about new bubbles What's behind the rise in Greek warrants The unfolding euro crisis is being folded again, it is time to cash in your chips for the moment - the Obama administration has decided it is politically expedient to help, writes John Dizard New tactical game needs skills that are in short supply While tactical investing may sound like a smarter way to run a portfolio, an extra helping of caution is in order, writes Tom Stabile Debt plan proposal for mutual funds An academic argues that mutual funds should be allowed to issue debt securities which would offer "safer and more stable" alternative to money market funds. Money funds lose worth in low interest rate world Retail investors, in particular, are being put off by fees which have become more obvious in a low interest rate environment Door reopens on residential housing amid search for yield Asset managers, citing the attraction of low house prices and high rental demand in some countries, have been rolling out new funds aiming, in particular, to attract pension fund money. This entry was posted by Emma Boyde on Sunday, September 9th, 2012 at 17:38 and is filed under Uncategorised.