Three sustainable investment themes for a low-growth future – Hermes
As the world wakes up to the new reality of extremely slow growth, there seems little doubt the returns investors became accustomed to during the ‘Great Moderation’ are a thing of the past.
Best Practice | 26 Apr 16
BlackRock launches global retirement institute
BlackRock has launched a global platform that will extend the firm’s efforts to help advisers, consultants, trustees, policymakers, institutions and individuals make better decisions about retirement and longevity.
Brooks Macdonald assets edge past £8bn
Brooks Macdonald Group reported its assets under management rose 2.37% during the first quarter of 2016 to hit £8,007m.
SJP saw record gross inflows in Q1
St. James’s Place reported a record £1bn of gross inflows in March, increasing the group’s funds under management to £62bn.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Apr 16
Life offices say offshore bonds to benefit from HMRC reforms
Plans to overhaul the current 5% tax free allowance on life insurance policies are “very good news” for offshore bonds, said Neil Jones, technical manager at Canada Life.