United Kingdom | 1 Aug 16
Ex-boss of failed UK platform Avalon charged with fraud
The former boss of collapsed UK platform Avalon Investment Services is to appear in court next week in connection with alleged fraud offences, British authorities have confirmed.
Commodities | 1 Aug 16
Commodity-focused trusts top Q2 performers – QuotedData
The best performing UK trusts in the second quarter of 2016 were focused on commodities and natural resources, Vietnam and Latin America, according to investor research group QuotedData.
Investment | 1 Aug 16
Wealthy investors reducing UK exposure post Brexit
Most high net worth individuals are looking to reduce their exposure to UK-based assets in the wake of the country’s vote to leave the European Union, according to deVere Group.
MUFG bolsters fund administration capability with acquisition
MUFG Investor Services, the global asset servicing group of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has agreed to acquire mutual fund administration business Rydex Fund Services from Guggenheim Partners.
Best Practice | 1 Aug 16
IFAs stress that robo-advice is not the answer
Over 80% of UK-based financial advisers are unconvinced of the merits of robo-advice services to tackle the United Kingdom’s advice gap, according to research by Prudential.