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Alternatives | news 12 Jan 16
JP Morgan AM launches new liquid alternatives Ucits fund
JP Morgan Asset Management has launched a new Ucits fund, which will invest in a number of hedge fund strategies to deliver returns with lower sensitivity to traditional equity and bond markets.
Tax changes may boost Korea’s mutual fund industry
The Korean government intends to temporarily waive a 15.4% capital gains tax on overseas equities funds, according to a Cerulli report.
Investment | news 11 Jan 16
Customers take action over lifetime allowance reduction
Calls from customers on changes to the lifetime tax allowance (LTA) increased fourfold in the second half of 2015, according to Fidelity International (FI), as consumers start to take action ahead of the April deadline.
BlackRock launches sustainable ETF
US funds giant BlackRock has launched a sustainable bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) in response to growing demand for investments that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
First European financial adviser market survey planned
The European Federation of Financial Advisors and Intermediaries (FECIF) has announced plans to partner with a department of Nice University to conduct a survey of the size and scale of the European financial advice market.