Innovation is key for flagging offshore bonds
Innovation is needed to rejuvenate sales in the offshore bond market, according to industry professionals, who were responding to a £100m drop in 2014 first quarter sales.
Author: PA Adviser
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JP Morgan AM adds RMB share class to Asian
JP Morgan Asset Management has added a share class hedged to the renminbi in the Asian Total Return Bond Fund.
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Aberdeen names Leenabanchong as Thailand CEO
Aberdeen Asset Management has poached UOB Asset Management’s chief investment officer Korawut Leenabanchong as its new chief executive.
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BlackRock launches low risk absolute return fund
BlackRock today launched a low risk absolute return fund which aims to capitalise on an increasing demand for ‘onshore’ liquid alternative investments from investors across Europe.
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Brooks Macdonald hires former Axa Wealth
Brooks Macdonald has recruited a former Axa Wealth International offshore specialist to develop its professional adviser and intermediary relationships in the UK’s south west and south of Wales.
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Bolton acquisition bolsters European Wealth
In its first acquisition since listing in May, European Wealth announced on Wednesday it has acquired IFA business Compass Financial Benefits.
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Schroders launches low risk multi
Schroders has launched a multi-asset fund which will use a risk-focused approach to generate stable long-term returns.
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HK equity funds lure net inflows in Q1 as
Equity funds in Hong Kong continued to attract net inflows during the first four months of the year, with investors showing a preference for funds focussing on developed markets.
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Axa offshore bond change
Axa Wealth has changed the way advisory fees are charged on its offshore bonds, enabling policy holders’ unrestricted access to their annual tax free entitlement.
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SFC proposes review of fund NAV disclosure
The Hong Kong capital market regulator has begun a consultation which will review the disclosure requirements for the net asset value of funds.
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Skandia appoints head of specialist sales
Skandia has appointed a new head of specialist sales to look after its offshore, pensions, trusts, protection and investment solutions.
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Eradicate useless over regulation in the EU FECIF
The honorary chairman of FECIF has called for “creative effort” and “active participation” across Europe to eradicate “useless over regulation” in the EU.