Investment
Macro Views | 23 Mar 16
Two in three advisers see in-house management becoming harder
Two out of three financial advisers (64%) believe it will become increasingly difficult to provide in-house investment management to clients over the coming two years, according to a survey by Investec Wealth and Investment.
Guernsey funds enjoy year-on-year growth, now worth £230bn
The funds business in Guernsey is now worth £227.6bn ($323.7bn, €288.2bn) – a year-on-year increase of £8.2bn in net asset value, data from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has revealed.
Macro Views | 22 Mar 16
Investors must adapt to ‘repeating market cycle’, says BlueBay’s Riley
Investors must adapt to a repeating market cycle of rising global growth fears, subsequent sell-off and rescue by ‘dovish’ central banks, said David Riley of BlueBay Asset Management.
Alternatives | 22 Mar 16
‘Unprecedented’ global ageing to drive investment, says PGIM
The record rise in the world’s elderly population will increase investment opportunities in real estate, healthcare and technology, according to a new survey published by PGIM, the global investment management businesses of Prudential Financial.
Fears of rising depositary fees follow Ucits V introduction
The introduction of a new law governing Ucits could lead to an increase in fees charged by depositary banks responsible for holding the funds, industry experts have warned.