Europe
Hidden fees leave more questions than answers
While the transaction costs uncovered by Mifid II and spotlighted by the Lang Cat’s analysis on 20 of the most influential UK retail funds have revealed the industry’s lack of transparency, they have also generated more questions without obvious answers.
Best Practice | 24 Jan 18
Pension freedoms withdrawals hit fresh low
Withdrawals under the pension freedoms have hit an all time low, reducing the need for emergency regulation or government intervention, an industry expert says.
Industry could be overstating Mifid II costs
The trading costs being disclosed by fund managers under Mifid II rules may be overstating the real cost of trading and remain a forecast figure for the next 12 months, a paraplanner has warned.
STM moves Gibraltar HQ to UK amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
Cross border financial services provider STM Group has confirmed it is moving its headquarters from Gibraltar to the UK this month.
PEOPLE MOVES: Globaleye, Carrick, Fidelity
Globaleye’s head of business development resigns, Carrick appoints a strategic projects director to its board and Fidelity hires an ex-Pioneer man in the newly created role of global head of product.