Industry
Regulatory overhaul sees big lift in Hong Kong life market
Insurance stats from Hong Kong show a multi-billion dollar market switch prompted by commission and transparency rules introduced last year.
Why expats should treat UK property with caution
Property investment in the UK is now less attractive for expats than using a pension or investment wrapper, according to technical expert David Denton.
Natixis makes Australia acquisition
Natixis Global Asset Management will acquire a majority stake in Australia’s Investors Mutual Limited (IML) to take advantage of the domestic retail market and A$2.3trn (£1.4trn, $1.8trn, €1.5trn) superannuation industry.
Terry Smith and Woodford top traded, Vanguard gains ground
While Fundsmith Equity, Woodford Income and Lindsell Train Global were the most popular funds in September, Vanguard “muscled its way in to the top five”, according to Interactive Investor.
Fidelity’s fulcrum fee – revolutionary or pie in the sky?
Fidelity International’s announcement that it will implement a performance-based fee sparked mixed reactions in the industry, with some calling it “innovative” and others saying it missed the mark.