Regions
Hong Kong and Switzerland sign mutual fund recognition deal
Switzerland and Hong Kong have signed a deal which will allow eligible mutual funds to be distributed in each other’s markets through a streamlined vetting process.
Is Trump really the game changer that markets expect?
Donald Trump’s election to the US presidency has triggered a shake-up of some parts of the equity markets. Is there more to come or have markets been relying too much on their crystal balls?
Commodities | 2 Dec 16
Pimco fined $20m for misleading investors on active ETF
Investment manager Pimco has been fined nearly $20m (£15.9m, €18.9m) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misleading investors about the performance of its actively managed Total Return ETF.
France looks to tighten rules for asset managers
France’s markets watchdog has set out rules to limit the repayments asset managers make to investors when markets are stressed, making it the latest regulator to shine a light on the industry.
Tax & Regulation | 2 Dec 16
UK politicians slam HMRC over lack of tax relief scrutiny
British MPs have criticised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over its lack of scrutiny on whether tax reliefs are being used effectively, raising doubts about plans to digitise its services.