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Schroders launches first liquid distressed fund
Schroders has launched its first liquid distressed fund, providing access to a new hedge fund within the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) framework.
Tax & Regulation | news 7 Mar 16
Budget changes to UK pension system still possible
The UK chancellor George Osborne’s widely reported decision to abandon plans to shake up the pension taxation in this month’s budget still leaves room for tinkering with the pensions system, analysts said.
Alternatives | news 7 Mar 16
BlackRock launches factor-based absolute return Ucits
BlackRock has launched a style-factor driven multi-asset absolute return fund in a bid to provide investors with new sources of positive absolute return.
Offshore bond demand to rise following pension changes
Over a third (36%) of professional advisers expect to recommend more offshore bonds to clients following reductions to annual and lifetime limits for pension contributions, according to Canada Life.
Retirement | news 7 Mar 16
UK adults in their 40s and 50s poor retirement planners
Half of UK residents in their 40s and 50s have not yet started planning for their retirement, according to a recent Aviva study.