United Kingdom | 14 Feb 12
moodys puts uk on negative
Moody’s, one of the big three ratings agencies, put the UK, France and Austria on negative outlook late last night, increasing concerns the countries will lose their prized AAA ratings.
Middle East | 14 Feb 12
advisers upbeat on esca regs
The introduction of new fund regulations in the UAE will have a positive impact on the asset management industry, according to 44% of local advisers polled in a recent survey.
Singapore life sales topped 2bn in 2011
The life insurance industry in Singapore grew by 22% in 2011, as measured by weighted new business premiums, according to a not-for-profit trade body.
em bond and equity funds surge in popularity
Emerging market bond funds saw record inflows in the first week of February, as their equity counterparts witnessed continued appetite from investors, according to EPFR Global.
pictet am launches short term high yield bond fund
Pictet Asset Management has launched a high yield bond fund which will invest in euro-denominated short dated bonds.