Technology | 26 Aug 15
BlackRock expands tech capability with robo-adviser deal
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has ventured further into the digital wealth management space with the acquisition of robo-adviser FutureAdvisor.
Alternatives | 26 Aug 15
Jersey funds using private placement under AIFMD jump 10%
The number of Jersey funds being given access to Europe through private placement regimes under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has risen by 10% in six months, figures from the Jersey Financial Services Commission reveal.
Investment | 26 Aug 15
ANALYSIS: Searching for silver linings after market turmoil
Given how many clouds there are around at the moment, silver linings are pretty hard to come by.
Industry to bounce back as HK settles to ILAS changes, says FPI
Demand for investment-linked assurance schemes in Hong Kong dived following January’s ban on indemnity commission, but FPI’s James Tan is confident the industry will move in a positive direction once all players are settled into the changes.
United Kingdom | 25 Aug 15
Tavistock to close troubled advice network Financial Ltd
Private investment firm Tavistock Financial said it will shut down UK advice network Financial Ltd, which it purchased earlier this year, and replace it with a new network.