Regions
Alternatives | 22 Jan 18
India to tax Bitcoin gains
Tens of thousands of cryptocurrency investors in India have been sent tax bills, after a nationwide survey showed more than $3.5bn (£2.5bn, $2.8bn) worth of transactions in the alternative asset were made over a 17-month period.
Woodford doubles down on contrarian calls
Although last year brought “tough times” for Neil Woodford, the star fund manager said he will not back down from his contrarian positions but will attempt to provide greater clarity on his views to appease shareholders.
US asset manager acquires Dutch ETF firm
Global asset manager VanEck is to acquire Netherlands-based Think ETF Asset Management, more than trebling the number of Ucits ETFs the New York firm has available in Europe from six to 20.
Best Practice | 22 Jan 18
DB pension deficit headache worsens for struggling employers
The UK High Court has ruled that communications group BT cannot change a pension scheme from the retail price index (RPI) to the generally lower consumer price index, placing more significance on an imminent government white paper on defined benefit pension schemes, a legal expert says.
Emerging Markets | 22 Jan 18
Frontier market funds lead emerging markets pack
Frontier market funds are leading Europe’s emerging market fund pack with Charlemagne’s offering at the top, according to FE Analytics.