Middle East | 15 Sep 16

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

People Moves | 15 Sep 16

Orbis Access hires Old Mutual International’s Marcel Bradshaw to head up its UK retail division, while the Ascentric platform appoints Simon Gully to a newly appointed role. LGIM lures its new head of head of DC solutions from JPM Asset Management, while ex-Baring chief investment officer Ken Lambden is hired as part of a senior management shake-up.

Best Practice | 15 Sep 16

New mutual fund charges and regulations that could have a dramatic effect on the number of funds offered on international platforms and within life insurance wrappers have become law in the United Arab Emirates.

Investment | 15 Sep 16

PIMCO has launched the PIMCO Global Investor Series US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund.

Asia | 15 Sep 16

The Australian government has scrapped plans to introduce a controversial A$500,000 (£286,598, $383,675, €341,174) lifetime cap curbing the amount people can save into their pensions.