Hong Kong and France strike deal on mutual recognition of funds
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) have signed a memorandum of understanding linking their mutual fund markets.
United Kingdom | 11 Jul 17
UK regulator urged to reform complex disclosure rules
There is a ‘clear case’ for simplifying the point of sale disclosure regime which is too complex and confusing for investors, UK platform provider AJ Bell’s chief executive said in an open letter to the FCA.
Investment | 11 Jul 17
Volatility will be ‘lower for longer’, says Blackrock
‘Lower for longer’ has become the typical characterisation of central banks’ interest rate policy. But it could also be applied to volatility, believes Blackrock.
Irish Life IM breaks into new markets in international push
Irish Life Investment Managers is breaking into new international markets, says Sandra Rockett, who joined the company in a newly created role as director of international business.
Advice firm promoting Ukrainian property fund goes bust
Cumulus Investment Management, a UK investment firm which has previously come under fire for advising clients to invest in a high-risk Ukrainian property scheme, has officially been dissolved.