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East Capital is first to invest 100 in A-shares
East Capital said its UCITS-compliant China fund has become the first to be allowed to invest up to 100% of its portfolio in Chinese A-shares through the Stock Connect program.
Predictable Income over Unpredictable Returns
Global central banks are cutting interest rates and devaluing their currencies at the fastest pace we have seen since 2009. Global equity markets have benefitted from this increase of liquidity, highlighted by the performance of European stock markets since the announcement of the ECBs QE programme in January, which officially kicked off at the beginning of March this year.
FnC launches exUK European equity fund
F&C Investments has unveiled a European equity fund which aims to tap into the growth potential of small and medium-sized companies across the Continent.
United Kingdom | news 13 Mar 15
FCA sets final rules on social media use
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has ruled that when a financial services firm shares customer endorsements over social media it could be covered by its promotion rules, and it has set out clearer guidance on how employees can use their personal social media accounts.
FPI launches advice support initiative for expats
Isle of Man-based insurance giant, Friends Provident International (FPI), has launched a new financial planning proposition tailored to British and Australian expats to complement its non-Indian resident (NRIs) initiative.