Japanese equities: Headwinds in 2016
Even though doubts over Abenomics are increasing, equities may be in good shape next year.
Investors keep pouring money into GARS – is that a good idea?
The SLI GARS fund was the best-selling mutual fund in Europe in November, taking in €1bn in net new money. However, there are multi-strategy funds that perform much better.
Structured Products | 22 Dec 15
Investec launches two FTSE 100-linked structured products
Investec has launched two new structured products tied to the future performance of the UK’s main FTSE 100 index.
ESMA unveils guidelines to improve cross-selling practices
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its guidelines on cross-selling products under MiFID II aimed at improving the treatment of investors when an investment firm offers two or more financial products or services as part of a package.
Macro Views | 22 Dec 15
ANALYSIS: An EM rebound, calmer commodities, and other reasons to be optimistic
I’ve lost count of the number investors who described themselves as “cautiously optimistic” in 2015, but going into 2016 maybe we should drop the caution entirely (or at least tone it down a bit).