Europe
European risk and the spectre of a post-Brexit domino effect
Smith & Williamson’s Philip Lawlor talks about how GDP, QE and Brexit have raised the risk profile of Europe and the spectre of a domino effect.
Alternatives | 19 Oct 16
Why is there a lack of good alternative Ucits funds?
Returns from alternative Ucits funds have been disappointing over the past couple of years. But perhaps fund selectors have to blame themselves for this.
HSBC Private Bank inks deal with Indosuez in Monaco exit
HSBC Private Bank is to wind down its Monaco business and has signed an agreement to refer its clients to CFM Indosuez Wealth Management.
Amundi confirms Pioneer bid, denies €4bn price tag
French asset management firm Amundi has confirmed its interest in buying Pioneer Investment from Italian bank UniCredit but denied the €4bn (£3.6bn, $4.4bn) bid offer reported in the media.
Portugal unveils wealth tax on properties over €600,000
The Portuguese government is looking at plans to introduce a wealth tax on properties valued over €600,000 (£538,572, $660,108) in a move that could affect thousands of British expats living in the EU-member state.