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Macro Views | news 17 Feb 16
Economic arguments around Brexit impact are ‘bogus’ – Woodford
British fund manager Neil Woodford has said he believes the United Kingdom’s economy would not be adversely impacted by leaving the EU, with temporary currency weakness the only real issue.
United Kingdom | news 17 Feb 16
Blame for Jersey and Guernsey downgrades pinned on Brexit
Jersey and Guernsey have both blamed a possible ‘Brexit’ for Standard & Poor’s recent ratings downgrade despite S&P pointing to the G10’s rising focus on low-tax regimes and the impact that may have on their financial services sectors as the driving force behind its decision.
Gibraltar to appoint first financial services ombudsman
The Gibraltar government will create the jurisdiction’s first financial services ombudsman, following the publication of the Financial Services Ombudsman Act 2016.
Malta Stock Exchange adds Sharia equity index
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) has launched the MSE Sharia Equity Index, which has been certified as compliant with Islamic law by Dubai-based Islamic finance consultancy Dar Al Sharia.
Commodities | news 17 Feb 16
OMGI to launch gold and silver fund
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) is to launch its Old Mutual Gold and Silver Fund next month.