Will MSCI include China’s A-shares? Five views
Asset management professionals share their views on the MSCI’s upcoming decision about whether or not to include China’s A-shares in its emerging market indices with our sister publication Fund Selector Asia.
South Africa’s Sanlam increases stake in Moroccan insurer
South Africa’s financial services group Sanlam and leading insurer Santam have increased their stake in Morocco’s SAHAM Finances for $329m (£254m, €298m).
People Moves | 17 May 17
Utmost Wealth’s Simon Willoughby in shock departure
Senior industry figure Simon Willoughby, head of proposition at Utmost Wealth Solutions, has been made redundant following an internal restructure.
Ex-Globaleye managing director Scott Balsdon joins Holborn
Scott Balsdon has joined Holborn Assets in Dubai as a non-executive director having left his role as managing director of Globaleye in December 2016 after nine years with the firm.
North America | 17 May 17
Canada vetoes best interest duty for financial ‘advisors’
Canada has abandoned plans to introduce regulation that would require people giving financial and investment advice to act in their client’s ‘best interest’.