Industry
Canada Life Int’l ‘fills gap in market’ with new Dublin bond
Canada Life International has extended the availability of capital redemption bond (CRB) options to its Dublin-based trust products offered by Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland).
Smaller firms likely to bear the brunt of HK fee disclosure
Hong Kong’s enhanced fee disclosure proposals should not have a big impact on banks and fund houses, but may impact smaller intermediaries, according to industry players.
Singapore’s 55% commission cap ‘good news’ for some advisers
The impact of Singapore’s 55% cap on commission payments may not be as severe or restrictive as once thought, and may even see some advisers slightly better off, an industry source told International Adviser.
ANALYSIS: Is Barclays’ new platform the start of Fintech 2.0?
Barclays’ announcement on Monday that it has launched an execution-only platform should come as no surprise. But, it should serve as a reminder to wealth managers not to get too complacent.
Alternatives | 28 Nov 16
Old Mutual Global Investors plans style premia fund
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI), part of Old Mutual Wealth, plans to launch the Old Mutual Style Premia Absolute Return Fund (Star) at the beginning of December.