Industry
Investment | 8 May 15
Responsible but never boring – eight tips for ESG investing
Ask the average money manager for an honest view of “Responsible Investment” or “Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)” – and they’ll either tell you it’s hippy stuff with no commercial value, or that it’s a niche interest which has done little to change their investment processes.
Generali Int’l launches Hong Kong-compliant savings product
Generali International has become the latest life company to launch a savings product fully compliant with the ban on indemnity commission introduced in Hong Kong at the beginning of the year.
Tax & Regulation | 8 May 15
UK election result puts IHT and pension tax in spotlight
The surprise majority victory by the Conservative Party in the UK general election could mean changes to inheritance tax rules and tax relief on pensions are more likely, though initially for most financial advisers the outcome simply means business as usual.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Fidelity Greater China vs JP Morgan Greater China
The recent rally in shares of both China and Hong Kong-listed companies have put Greater China equities in the spotlight.
People Moves | 8 May 15
Coutts Int’l chief quits following sale to Union Bancaire Privee
Coutts International’s chief executive Alexander Classen has left the private bank following its sale in March.