Africa
Ashmore founder Booth launches EM boutique
Ashmore Group founder Jerome Booth has launched an emerging markets-focused boutique asset management firm which will initially target opportunities in Africa.
SA advisers anticipate ‘strong’ QROPS interest
South African financial advisers who offer transfers into Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
(QROPS) are expecting strong interest from clients in the coming year, according to a recent survey.
IDAD aims to grow African business with new hire
Investment Design & Distribution (IDAD), the UK-based structured products specialist, said it is looking to grow its business in Africa with the appointment of Graeme McCallion.
SA advisers call for more regulatory effort, divided on RDR
Nearly all South African independent financial advisers would welcome more efforts by the country’s regulator to police unregulated schemes and products, but plans for a UK-style Retail Distribution Review have received a mixed reception, according to a new survey.
Brooks Macdonald Int’l enters South African advice market
Brooks Macdonald International (BMI) has been granted a license to provide advisory and intermediary services in South Africa.