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Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds

Stockholding & Investments

former association for UK investment professionals a former trade body for the UK investment industry, which merged with the Fund Managers' Association in February 2002 to form the Investment Management Association.

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Definitions of ’Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds’ and meaning of ’Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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