Kames consolidates equity teams
Kames Capital has consolidated its UK and global equity teams with the appointment of a head of equities.
Alternatives | 9 Jan 15
AIFMD expansion consultation closed by ESMA
A consultation on whether to extend the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) beyond Europe has closed, and will now be used to determine the European Commissions legislative stance on the matter.
JP Morgan gets RQFII license for Singapore
JP Morgan Asset Management has received a Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licence from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for its Singapore business.
Charles Taylor to acquire Scottish Widows
Charles Taylor will acquire Scottish Widows International (SWIL) as it continues to expand within the international life sector.
The growing importance of Islamic finance
The global popularity of Islamic finance has grown sharply over the past 10 years and here, Geoff Cook looks at how Britain and Jersey are tapping into this flourishing market.