News
Structured Products | news 22 Dec 15
Investec launches two FTSE 100-linked structured products
Investec has launched two new structured products tied to the future performance of the UK’s main FTSE 100 index.
ESMA unveils guidelines to improve cross-selling practices
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its guidelines on cross-selling products under MiFID II aimed at improving the treatment of investors when an investment firm offers two or more financial products or services as part of a package.
Macro Views | news 22 Dec 15
ANALYSIS: An EM rebound, calmer commodities, and other reasons to be optimistic
I’ve lost count of the number investors who described themselves as “cautiously optimistic” in 2015, but going into 2016 maybe we should drop the caution entirely (or at least tone it down a bit).
Tax & Regulation | news 22 Dec 15
‘Unhelpful’ advice labels should be reviewed – OMW
Old Mutual calls for the UK government to find ways to decrease the wealth management industry’s regulatory burden, in response to the Financial Advice Market Review.
State Street Global Advisors hires new head of Asia ex-Japan
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corp, have appointed June Wong as senior managing director and head of its Asia ex-Japan business.