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More mutual fund layoffs

American Funds' owner cuts 500 jobs

"American Funds’ parent, Capital Group, cut 500 staffers Tuesday, affecting offices in North America, Europe and Asia, a company spokesman has confirmed."  The biggest layoff in company history follows a $421 billion drop in the company's American-brand mutual funds last year, according to Morningstar. Read more at Financial Times' ignites.com.