Capital-markets activity tends to be closely linked with overall economic growth.

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It's not clear that doctors want to be more closely linked with big pharmaceutical companies already known for their aggressive advertising.

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Following that consultation, the FSA announced this week that bankers' pay deals were to be linked more closely with long-term profitability under new rules.

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