Industry
Gulf insurance industry set for growth but challenges remain
Government spending in the Middle East on non-oil projects and a steady rise in the penetration of insurance products will support growth in the insurance industry across the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations, according to an industry survey.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Oct 15
Sale of unregulated schemes now ‘pandemic’ in expat markets
Unregulated collective investment schemes are increasingly being sold to retail investors in some expat markets since the FCA banned their sale in the UK last year, an advice firm has warned.
People Moves | 15 Oct 15
Manulife AM Hong Kong boss steps down
The vice-president for Manulife Asset Management’s investment funds operation in Hong Kong is to quit the company.
Alternatives | 14 Oct 15
ESMA expands list of countries considered for AIFMD passport
The European Securities and Markets Authority is to begin assessing whether Australia, Canada, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man, Bermuda and Japan should get access to the marketing ‘passport’ under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
Deutsche AWM rolls out bond ETF
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management has launched an ETF that offers exposure to the US dollar-denominated liquid corporate bond market.