Europe
BlackRock bond fund seeks diversified fixed income exposure
BlackRock has launched a fixed income fund that invests in global macroeconomic strategies with exposure to regions where interest rates are attractive and also where markets are effected by supportive monetary policy.
Qrops provider unveils new product for offshore bond market
Malta-based Integrated Capabilities has launched a new Qrops product specifically designed to allow savers to invest in the offshore bond market.
European investors backed the wrong horse
The past 12 months haven’t been a great time for equity investors. Only US equities delivered a positive return during the period, albeit a modest one. A year ago, few European investors were betting on this asset class to do well though.
Alternatives | 19 Jul 16
Esma gives AIF passport opinion for 12 non-EU jurisdictions
Esma, the European financial regulator, has published its advice on 12 jurisdictions seeking passporting rights for alternative investment funds (AIFs) giving seven a clear go-ahead with five others getting a qualified approval.
Alternatives | 14 Jul 16
Luxembourg’s new alternative investment fund vehicle approved
Luxembourg’s reserved alternative investment fund (Raif) has been approved by the duchy’s parliament and will come into force three days after publication in Luxembourg’s official gazette.