Look to US equities for income while markets calm – JPMAM
While market volatility has eased it’s better to collect dividends from US equities than put money in cash or fixed income, said David Kelly, JP Morgan Asset Management’s chief global strategist.
Investment | 31 May 16
EEA investors offered ‘dismal’ price for run-off shares
Investors in the ill-fated EEA Life Settlements Fund have received a “dismal” strike price offer for their shares in so-called ‘death bonds’, according to campaign group EEA Investor’s Group (EEIG).
People Moves | 31 May 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Amundi, Pictet, Axa, FCA, ABI, UBS, BNY Mellon
Amundi announces a high-profile global advisory board, while Pictet names ex-Goldman Sachs director Dominique Joories to head its Singaporean banking unit. Axa reveals Jean-Laurent Granier, the chief executive of the group’s Mediterranean and Latam divisions, will step down next month while prominent figures from the UK’s insurance industry join trade body ABI.
Risk of China currency intervention growing, Heartwood says
China’s currency depreciation trend playing out in 2016 looks set to continue, according to Jade Fu, investment manager at Heartwood Investment Management.
Tax & Regulation | 31 May 16
HMRC issues U-turn on hundreds of APNs after judicial review
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has withdrawn hundreds of accelerated payment notices (APNs) it issued to taxpayers after a court found it had no right to pursue individuals under the employee benefit trust (EBT) arrangements.