Industry
China – the source of fintech disruption?
Disruption of the funds management industry through the application of financial technology (fintech) is likely to come from mainland China, according to ICI Global, the international arm of the Investment Company Institute.
Why advisers are shutting up shop in Dubai’s free zone
Rising rents in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and the cost of regulatory compliance maybe to blame for the sudden spate of departures from the free zone by three financial service providers.
North America | 26 Oct 16
Tax hikes expected for the wealthy if Clinton wins
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, tipped to be the next president of the US, is expected to introduce a whole raft of new taxes aimed at the nation’s wealthy once she gets into power.
Fixed Income | 26 Oct 16
Morgan Stanley launches 4-year fixed income Sicav
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM)has launched a Luxembourg-based Sicav which will invest in a globally diversified range of fixed income securities in order to deliver a stable source of income with a low volatility risk over a short duration of four years.
ETF launches to continue but success rates will fall – EY survey
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry fears product saturation is reducing the likelihood of successful product launches, an EY survey has revealed.
