Regions
Hong Kong regulator pushes for fee transparency
Fund distributors in Hong Kong will have to disclose any monetary benefits they receive prior to, or at the point, of sale, under new proposals from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Bond investors wary as Italy referendum risk looms
Whereas equity markets have quickly shrugged off the result of the US presidential elections, peripheral bond spreads have widened since. Trump’s election seems to have reminded markets of the possible consequences of an Italian no-vote in next week’s referendum.
Macro Views | 23 Nov 16
ANALYSIS: Pragmatic Hammond and the art of the possible
Anyone hoping for infrastructure spending plans on a Trumpian scale was disappointed on Tuesday by what most commentators described as a cautious and pragmatic Autumn Statement from Philip Hammond.
Retirement | 23 Nov 16
UK announces sweeping reforms to Rops
The UK government has announced a major overhaul to the way recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) are taxed, bringing the products in line with UK pensions.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 16
Nine key changes from the UK Autumn Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond took to the despatch box for his first and final Autumn Statement on Wednesday. To the relief on many he resisted further tinkering of the pension system.