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Investment | news 11 Nov 16
Are ESG funds doomed to fail under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump might not be all bad for funds that make impactful investments in clean energy, technology or innovative pharmaceuticals, says AXA Investment Managers global head of responsible investment Matt Christensen.
Best Practice | news 11 Nov 16
UK advisers working longer to keep up with demand
At an average fee of around £157 ($195, €179) an hour, a large proportion of UK advisers are having to work longer hours to keep up with demand, according to a new survey by insurance giant Prudential.
Investment | news 11 Nov 16
UBS launches sterling-hedged S&P 500 ETF
UBS Asset Management has launched a sterling-hedged exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the S&P 500, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
EU to crack down on advisers using ‘aggressive’ tax planning
Financial advisers could be forced to report “aggressive” tax planning schemes which help clients avoid paying tax, according to new plans being considering by the European Commission.
Ex-BSI banker jailed for forgery in Singapore’s IMDB scandal
A former senior BSI Bank vice president was jailed on Friday for 18 weeks by a Singapore court, for forgery and failure to disclose suspicious transactions as part of the investigations into the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) money laundering scandal.