Generali terminates general manager and group CFO’s contract
Italian insurer Generali has reached an agreement with general manager and group chief financial officer, Alberto Minali, to terminate his employment contract, effective from 31 January.
Value Partners fined HK$4m for regulatory breaches
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has fined asset manager Value Partners and its subsidiary Value Partners Hong Kong HK$4m (£412,479, $515,644, €479,669) for breaching regulations in the management of two SFC-authorised funds.
United Kingdom | 25 Jan 17
Ex-footballer Alan Shearer reportedly suing over mis-selling
Former England football captain Alan Shearer is reported to be taking legal action against a financial salesman to reclaim up to £6m ($7.5m, €7m) after being ‘mis-sold’ investments, according to an English newspaper.
Chinese debt and equity in the year of the Rooster
Those born in the Year of the Rooster are said to be hard working, patient, resourceful and courageous. M&G Investments’ equity and fixed income teams explore how these characteristics can be utilised to help investors navigate through the challenges and opportunities to come.
Emerging Markets | 25 Jan 17
Opportunities follow EM debt rebound but caution urged
In 2016, emerging market debt staged a spectacular recovery following a dreadful performance in 2015. However, it is important to make a distinction, between local and hard currency bonds, says Morningstar analyst Carlos Gonzalez-Lucar.