Unigestion sees intermediary market as key growth area
Boutique asset manager Unigestion is looking to grow its presence in intermediary markets by expanding its relationship with Allfunds Bank.
Best Practice | 2 Mar 17
Global transparency drive may catch more firms than Fatca
A lot more financial institutions could find themselves caught by the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements despite being exempt from Fatca reporting, Allan Wilkinson, associate director of chartered accountancy firm Buzzacott, has warned.
Investment | 2 Mar 17
Lyxor launches green bond Ucits ETF
Lyxor Asset Management, the European fund manager wholly owned by Societe Generale, has launched what it claims to be the world’s first green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF).
North America | 2 Mar 17
US Labor Department proposes 60-day delay to adviser reforms
The US Labor Department has proposed a 60-day delay for the start of the fiduciary rule, which requires financial advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, in a move signalling a possible derailment of the controversial reforms.
Newcomer US equity funds to watch
US equity funds launched in the past three years show a renewed interest in small-cap companies with strong competitive advantages.