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Investment | news 1 Sep 17
US regulator to examine ETP impact on markets and investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to examine the fast-growing market for exchange-traded products (ETPs) and its implications for investors in a forum with New York University.
Best Practice | news 1 Sep 17
IFA firm says remote working boosted staff productivity
An Northern Ireland-based financial life planning firm that closed its headquarters for a full month in July said the remote working initiative boosted staff morale and productivity.
Best Practice | news 1 Sep 17
Jersey gets a rebrand to spurn ‘tax haven’ label
Jersey Finance has launched a new communications strategy to counter the negative impact of cross-border financial centres’ malpractice on the general public, and to improve the image of its financial services industry in the local community and abroad.
PEOPLE MOVES: Zurich, Aberdeen Standard, Walker Crips
Zurich’s group chief risk officer is to retire next year, with her replacement already identified. One of the insurer’s chief underwriting officers has also confirmed his departure. Aberdeen Standard Investments has named a general manager and senior representative in China, while Walker Crips has confirmed a raft of senior changes as its chief executive plans his retirement.
Markets shrug off North Korea threats, for now
Global markets have shown little alarm over North Korea’s missile tests and Donald Trump’s rhetoric so far. Nevertheless, investors should hedge their tail risks, advises Dave Lafferty of Natixis GAM.