Donald Trump

Platforms | 23 Jan 17

A third of UK advice firms reported annual income of more than £1m ($1.23m, €1.16m) in 2016, with nearly half of all firms planning to recruit in 2017, according to a survey from insurance giant Aviva.

North America | 20 Jan 17

Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, failed to disclose nearly $100m (£81.3m, €94m) of his assets to the Senate Finance Committee and neglected to mention his role as a director of an investment fund located in the Cayman Islands.

Asia | 20 Jan 17

Impax Asset Management can see opportunities in Asia but the lack of clarity on environmental issues from the new US president means a growth outlook for environment-themed investing is difficult, said Ian Simm, Impax Asset Management’s London-based chief executive.

Investment | 16 Jan 17

After a year of political surprises, and more bumps in the road to come, Investec Wealth & Investment’s Chris Hill is gearing up his portfolios to take advantage of the inevitable market wobbles.

North America | 13 Jan 17

A leading critic of the Department of Labor’s (DoL) upcoming fiduciary rule, which will require pension advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, putting an end to high-commission investment products, has been named as an assistant to president-elect Donald Trump.