Industry
What to look for in structured notes
Structured notes continue to remain a popular alternative investment among offshore investors, although it remains increasingly difficult to decide between which ones to choose given the complexity of how they can be constructed, says Harpreet Sajjan, managing director of S7 Capital Management.
Business strategies: Smartening up your act
With the introduction of South Africa’s RDR fast approaching there are a number of vital issues firms should address, says Brian Foster, founder of Brian Foster Coaching & Consulting, in part one of a series of three articles.
Manulife appoints Singapore CEO, strengthens Hong Kong
Manulife Asset Management has extended its recent hiring spree in Asia by bringing over professionals from BNY Mellon and HSBC Global Asset Management to fill two positions.
People Moves | 7 Dec 15
Investment Association closes regulatory unit as SJP quits
The UK’s Investment Association has broken up its regulatory affairs unit and announced the departure of its head, Richard Metcalfe, as another member confirmed it also planned to leave.
Fund distribution channels and IFAs key for Hong Kong
The lack of a significant IFA industry and the concentration of fund distribution channels in the banking sector could hamper Hong Kong’s ambition of becoming the world’s leading fund distribution centre, according to an official report.