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Emerging Markets | news 22 Aug 17
Inflows stall across emerging market funds in first for 2017
Emerging Market equity and bond funds ended their longest inflow streaks since 2013 during the second week of August as investors took some of their year-to-date gains off the table.
North America | news 22 Aug 17
Canada professionals hit out at stricter voluntary disclosure
Plans for significant changes to Canada’s voluntary tax disclosure programme (VDP) have been criticised by trade groups representing the country’s lawyers and accountants.
Unigestion joins MFEX platform to target intermediaries
Boutique asset manager Unigestion has “significantly expanded” its fund distribution network by joining the MFEX platform, which offers 50,000 funds to investors in 30 countries.
Best Practice | news 22 Aug 17
Qrops transfer rights secured but specialist advice essential
The UK government’s decision to make pension transfers into recognised overseas schemes a statutory right has been welcomed by the industry, but experts caution that advisers will need real expertise to ensure clients don’t fall victim to scams.
People Moves | news 22 Aug 17
PEOPLE MOVES: Standard Life Aberdeen, Aviva Investors, HSBC
Investment giant Standard Life Aberdeen has hired a director for its onshore China business, while HSBC Private Banking has appointed a head of funds and Etfs and Aviva Investors has added a head of multi-asset products.