FSA warns against carbon trading scams

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City watchdog says it has received a growing number of reports about voluntary emission reductions credit schemes

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has urged investors to be on their guard against carbon trading scams after hearing about a growing number of firms touting dubious sounding schemes. The City...

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