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Mifid II to boost Europe’s passive funds over active funds
Europe’s passive funds will be given a boost in 2018 at the expense of active funds thanks to Mifid II’s drive for transparency on costs, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
Convoy chairman thwarts boardroom coup
The second largest shareholder in embattled Hong Kong financial advisory firm Convoy has lashed out at the company’s chairman, calling him “rude”, for taking away his voting rights in a meeting where he had attempted to remove several members of the management team.
‘First of its kind’ trust set up for politician
Trust lawyers acting for a colourful Italian mayor have set up an innovative blind trust for his businesses, which include Italy’s leading basketball team.
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Leading industry authority warns Priips rules misleading
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) is urging regulators to work with the industry to rectify “serious issues” in new rules, due to come in to force in January 2018, that are designed to enhance investors’ understanding of retail investment products.