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EEA ‘death bond’ investors receive $54.5m payout
Investors in the ill-fated EEA Life Settlements Fund will receive a $54.5m (£42.1m, €49.9m) payout for their shares in the so-called ‘death bonds’.
US equities after the Trump rally – any opportunities left?
It’s very easy to make the bear case for US equities right now: valuations are high, and the market has priced in all the good things it expects from Donald Trump and none of the bad stuff. But that may be too simplistic a view.
Capital Group partners with AIA Hong Kong in ILAS push
Fund manager Capital Group is teaming up with AIA Hong Kong to introduce long-term investment solutions through the AIA investment linked assurance scheme (Ilas).
Cohen & Steers launches global preferred securities fund
US-based investment manager Cohen & Steers will launch a Sicav global preferred securities fund, a sub-fund of its existing Luxembourg Ucits platform, in mid-May.
Best Practice | news 3 May 17
Portugal a ‘dark horse’ for IFAs but avoid France
Advisers looking to set up in Europe should avoid France and consider Portugal, a panel of industry experts said at International Adviser’s London event on Wednesday.