Macro Views | 17 Oct 16
UK investors must avoid insular thinking
With developed world political risk now posing the biggest risk to markets, Liontrust’s John Husselbee is encouraging his clients to focus on the global picture.
Second Hong Kong ETF provider cuts fees
Vanguard has followed BMO Global Asset Management in cutting costs associated with its Hong Kong-listed ETFs with the aim of attracting more capital.
Provisca targets ‘stable of great brands’ within five years
In the wake of launching Provisca, founders Bryan Low and Nigel Watson talk about the challenges facing the offshore market and how they cater to the financial services ‘trinity’ of product providers, IFAs and clients.
Aisa Int’l embarks on new strategy starting with Czech branch
UK financial planning firm Aisa International has set up a branch in the Czech Republic following its registration as a Mifid tied agent, as part of the firm’s ambitious plans to set up further such branches in future.
Best Practice | 14 Oct 16
Expert urges pension rethink as UK sales slide
Sales of personal pensions fell by 6.8% in the second quarter of this year as a leading tax expert urges the UK government to do more to get the country’s retirement savings “back on track”.