Investment | 11 Nov 15
IMF calls for uplift in Islamic finance
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde has set out a series of objectives to unlock the global potential of Islamic finance and grow its $2trn of assets, pitching it on more level pegging with conventional finance.
Investment | 11 Nov 15
India in the spotlight
Samir Mehta, manager of JO Hambro’s Asia ex-Japan Fund, gives his observations from a recent research trip to India, a market which is a large overweight in his portfolio.
Alternatives | 11 Nov 15
Investors opting for multi-alternative funds despite correlation
Investors are favouring multi-alternative funds in the selections for their alternatives allocations, despite evidence they are more correlated with other asset classes, according to Natixis Global Asset Management.
IOM strategy manager cites investor visa ‘race to the bottom’
There is a “race to the bottom” when it comes to investor visa schemes in Europe, but the high net worth strategy manager for the Isle of Man Government argued that the island’s immigration program is an attractive option for investors.
People Moves | 10 Nov 15
Argonaut has sales switch-up as part of Europe expansion
UK-based fund house Argonaut Capital has restructured its distribution team as it looks to tap into the European market.