Europe
IOM strategy manager cites investor visa ‘race to the bottom’
There is a “race to the bottom” when it comes to investor visa schemes in Europe, but the high net worth strategy manager for the Isle of Man Government argued that the island’s immigration program is an attractive option for investors.
Alternatives | 10 Nov 15
Asset managers fear AIFMD fails to deliver investor protection
Concerns that the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) does not offer enough protection to investors has been one of the most persistent responses from European asset managers this year, according to new research.
Generali sees strong 2015 as life business grows
The Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance providers, said its profit rose by 8.7% in the first nine months of 2015 compared with the same period of 2014, due in part to a hefty €11bn of net inflows into its life segment.
Goldman Sachs targets top slot in SICAV market
Nick Phillips, head of international third-party distribution at Goldman Sachs, has devised a partnership model with distributors in order to build a localised presence across the globe.
Bullish Barings MA team upgrades equities view
Barings’ Multi Asset Group has upgraded equities to “preferred”, amid encouraging signs of US growth.