Smart IM adds clean share classes to Smartfund range
Smart Investment Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of platform technology provider Praemium, has added clean share classes to its Smartfund 80% Protected range.
Barings to become giant global fund after MassMutual mergers
MassMutual, a major US-based mutual life insurance company, has announced a $260bn (£183bn) merger of four asset management affiliates which will be combined under the Barings brand.
Tax & Regulation | 9 Mar 16
UBS, Deutsche Bank lose major UK banker bonus tax case
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has shut down a major tax avoidance scheme used by bankers at UBS and Deutsche Bank to avoid paying around £135m in tax.
France paving the way for responsible investing
Regulation is forcing companies to become more accountable for responsible investment but a greater effort is needed, according to Axa Investment Managers.
Budget concerns drive UK Sipp contributions up in February
Concerns around the upcoming UK budget saw consumers making the most of their pension benefits in February with self-invested personal pension (Sipp) contributions up by 203% compared with the same month last year.