Regions
Best and worst equities funds in Asia in 2016
Brazil, Russia and commodities funds were among Asia’s best performers in 2016, while China funds were among the worst.
The populist uprising – what’s the impact on investors?
Once the preserve of the left, anti-globalisation sentiment has crossed over to the mainstream. Is the populist swing away from globalism a blip, or something more permanent? And what will be the impact on investors?
HK investors prefer commission-based model, survey finds
Investors in Hong Kong still prefer a commission-based charging structure when it comes to paying for wealth management services, while their mainland Chinese counterparts are increasingly opting for a fee-based model, according to the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA).
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jan 17
73-year-old London broker jailed in £1.2m Ponzi scheme
A former Charles Stanley stockbroker was jailed for six years after pleading guilty to conning investors, including some of his friends, out of £1.2m ($1.5m, €1.4m) in a Ponzi scheme.
Gibraltar ups due diligence for stock exchange approval
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) is giving companies the option to undergo third party commercial due diligence, as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of Brexit.