Regions
ESMA publishes final standards for MiFID II
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its final technical standards for MiFID II and the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), which set out how the new legislation will work in practice.
ANALYSIS: Playing the contrarian post China rout
With global equities return forecasts reasonable at best, a dearth of exciting ideas may leave investors looking for contrarian plays.
Middle East | 28 Sep 15
Saudi Arabia seen cutting funds held with asset managers
Saudi Arabia has reportedly withdrawn tens of billions of dollars from global asset management firms in response to the ongoing slump in oil price and the recent volatility in world equity markets.
United Kingdom | 28 Sep 15
Guernsey Q2 bank deposits up but FUM shrinks
Guernsey banking deposits rose £6.1bn over the past year to reach £83.6bn as 112 new additions joined the island’s investment funds listing.Guernsey banking deposits rose £6.1bn over the past year to reach £83.6bn as 112 new additions joined the island’s investment funds listing.
The country most hit by regulation, MiFID II big hot potato
The jurisdiction where regulation has seen the biggest impact over the last year is revealed by Julian Kramer, head of external distribution, Northern Europe, at BNP Paribas Investment Partners.