Europe
Last-minute lobbying saved crown dependencies from register
It has been revealed that crown dependency representatives flew to London to meet with UK Government officials in a last ditch effort to have an amendment withdrawn that would have imposed public ownership registers on the jurisdictions.
Overseas territories furious at UK’s ‘colonial era’ register
The British Overseas Territories (BOTs) have slammed the UK Government for trying to force public registers of beneficial owners on the jurisdictions, describing it as an act of “constitutional overreach” and an “unacceptable act of modern colonialism”.
Two-fold rise in DFMs using sector ETFs
UK wealth managers are increasing their use of sector ETFs as they seek a wider dispersion of returns and a more granular approach to asset allocation, according to research from SPDR ETF.
What the Brexit transition means for advisers
UK and European IFA firms have said while the Brexit transition agreement offers “some degree of certainty”, it is important to remember it is not the complete solution and they must still operate with an element of caution.
Alternatives | 1 May 18
Fulcrum launches alternatives fund with ESG input
Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Diversified Liquid Alternatives fund, which it said will have a significant ESG research input.