Oct 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Headlines
Barnier open to extending Brexit transition by another year https://on.ft.com/2QV1LNQ
University pension fund accused of exaggerating shortfall https://on.ft.com/2QV3fHU
Financial Ombudsman Service access widened for small businesses https://on.ft.com/2QV83wN
Overview
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he is open to the possibility of extending the UK's Brexit transition by a year, in return for a two-tier backstop to avoid a border in Northern Ireland.
The 60 billion stg Universities Superannuation Scheme is facing allegations that it misrepresented the valuation on the pension fund, as new analysis suggests that the plan's finances were not as rocky as portrayed.
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday said small businesses will be able to secure compensation from the Financial Ombudsman Service for complaints against banks.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom; Editing by Sandra Maler)