Best Practice | 15 Jun 17
Fear driving global rise in DB pension transfers say advisers
Fear that defined benefit (DB) pension schemes may be unable to meet their long-term liabilities is driving demand for pension transfers, research from Old Mutual International (OMI) has found.
Sanlam switches on AI in ‘world first’ for fund industry
Sanlam has claimed it is now offering the world’s first ever balanced fund run by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Demise of the machines as Macquarie closes robo-advice unit
Macquarie’s direct robo-advice service is to be shut down with its automated advice offering integrated into the bank’s wealth platform following the sudden death of founder and chief investment officer John O’Connell.
Middle East | 15 Jun 17
Bahrain to lure fintech startups with regulatory sandbox
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is to create a regulatory sandbox so that startups and fintech firms can test their ideas and solutions and strengthen the Gulf state’s position as a regional fintech and financial services hub.
Investment | 14 Jun 17
Trump’s Paris exit throws up problems for ESG bond managers
US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement may result in securities issued by the US government becoming ineligible for ESG investors, experts say. But ESG fund managers are reluctant to disengage.