Europe
French balanced funds strongly outperformed global peers in 2015 – Natixis
French asset allocators significantly outperformed their global peers in 2015, while UK managers came in second, new research by Natixis Global Asset Management shows.
Gibraltar to appoint first financial services ombudsman
The Gibraltar government will create the jurisdiction’s first financial services ombudsman, following the publication of the Financial Services Ombudsman Act 2016.
Malta Stock Exchange adds Sharia equity index
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) has launched the MSE Sharia Equity Index, which has been certified as compliant with Islamic law by Dubai-based Islamic finance consultancy Dar Al Sharia.
Irish Revenue offers new guide on tax arrangements
The Irish Revenue has added a new section to its website offering guidance on tax avoidance arrangements as well as information on the tools available to tackle would-be tax dodgers, Tax-News.com has reported.
Alternatives | 16 Feb 16
AIFMD passport inclusion decision expected by June – CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) said it is confident the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would complete its assessment of a second wave of nations for inclusion into the AIFMD passport system by June 30.