France, Germany and Italy against EU-wide ban on commission
France, Germany and Italy are against introducing a complete ban on commission in their financial services industries despite pressure from the EU, according to Michael Lodhi, chairman of dual headquartered Paris and Barcelona-based Spectrum IFA Group.
Investment | 21 Sep 16
Defensive strategies for a world in a mess
Tilney Bestinvest’s Gareth Lewis advocates a cautious approach in the wake of Brexit and the continuing low interest rates and quantitative easing climate, with investment in gold proving a successful option.
North America | 21 Sep 16
US introducing RDR ‘through the backdoor’
Recent moves in the US suggest that the country is bringing in its own version of the retail distribution review “through the backdoor”, according to Capgemini Consulting’s Rod Bryson.
Brooks MacDonald grows FUM despite Brexit headwinds
Brooks MacDonald overcame “significant headwinds” to achieve higher funds under management and profits for the year ending 30 June 2016.
Bank of Japan’s new weapon in inflation fight gets mixed reception
With news overnight that the Bank of Japan has unveiled a new form of stimulus, professional investors and economists reacted with mixed enthusiasm.