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FPI launches adviser academy in the UAE
Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched a financial adviser academy as part of a strategic plan to help support brokers and advisers that distribute its products.
Emerging Markets | news 12 Jan 16
There are simple solutions to China’s troubles, says Neptune
China’s troubles have been overplayed by markets and have ‘simple, feasible solutions’, according to chief economist and CIO at Neptune Investment Management James Dowey.
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.