Investment
Markets shrug off North Korea threats, for now
Global markets have shown little alarm over North Korea’s missile tests and Donald Trump’s rhetoric so far. Nevertheless, investors should hedge their tail risks, advises Dave Lafferty of Natixis GAM.
Investors hedge US equity positions
European investors have been responding to this year’s dollar weakness by hedging their investments in US equities, according to Morningstar data.
Investment | 31 Aug 17
Analysis: Are FANG stocks as safe as they seem?
Despite their hefty price tag, the FANG stocks and Apple have had remarkable staying power, surviving a sell-off and reaching record share price highs. But has the relative safety of the tech giants come to an end?
China tightens grip on fund industry
Private fund managers in China who raise money from retail investors could face sanctions under provisional regulations released by the country’s state council, according to a circular from the government.
Investment | 31 Aug 17
Rising advisory costs eat away at fund managers’ margins
Asset managers are seeing their margins being eroded because remuneration paid to fund managers and analysts is rising while overall management fees are coming down, research has found.