Europe
Hurdles to overcome for ‘unwary’ Britons retiring in the sun
One in ten UK residents over the age of 50 want to retire overseas, with Spain topping the list of the most popular destinations, but they must do their “homework” first.
US equities’ advance makes European investors run
The US equities rally has been given a fresh boost this year by continuing earnings upgrades and a weakening dollar, but Europe’s investors are not buying it.
Fighting tax evasion to be priority for Austrian EC presidency
When Austria assumes the presidency of the European Council in the second half of 2018, it will prioritise pushing forward European and international measures to prevent profit shifting and international tax fraud, the country’s finance minister said.
Islamic fintech makes inroads into Europe
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced two new partnerships with non-profit associations in London and Zurich aimed at strengthening its position as a global fintech hub for the Middle East.
Analysis: Why professional investors buy multi-asset funds
Multi-asset, or asset allocation funds, have been an investor favourite for years. But why would a professional investor invest in these one-stop shop funds?