Promising yields on offer with European equities
Yields are looking attractive and there are some interesting capital growth opportunities in some segments of the Europe ex UK market, according to fund analysts Morningstar.
Analysis
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FCA targets cryptocurrency advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on those offering and advising on cryptocurrency derivatives, saying there will be consequences if they do not comply with current regulation.
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Public interest vs curiosity in an age of transparency
The distinction between legitimate public interest and sheer curiosity is an issue with a lot of pressure points. But all the legal protection in the world cannot put the genie back in the bottle once it gets out, Guernsey Finance’s Dominic Wheatley has warned.
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Chinese bonds add diversification to global index
The inclusion of Chinese bonds in the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Index is an incremental step in China opening up its economy that has been welcomed by investors, but their introduction to popular emerging market indices could be more disruptive.
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Funds could create ‘wider problem’ for tech sell off
Global equity funds with large allocations to tech could trigger a “wider problem” if Monday’s sell off continues, with many investors exposed to the sector even if they do not have direct holdings.
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Case study insights into the UK’s new trust register
The UK’s new trust register is ringing in big changes for non-UK trustees and beneficiaries.
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‘Safe sectors’ no longer safe, warns Pictet AM
Investors should stay away from what they perceive as “safe sectors”, such as consumer staples and telecommunications, as they have accumulated more debt, according to Shaniel Ramjee, London-based senior investment manager for multi-asset at Pictet Asset Management.
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In the mix: heavier fines, judgement error, blacklist tweaks
A certain irony pervaded recent regulatory news. Just as HM Revenue & Customs fired a warning shot that threatened heavier fines for tax evaders with overseas assets, the next chair of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority admitted an error in judgement in using a tax-avoidance film scheme promoted by Ingenious.
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What Facebook’s privacy blunder means for tech
Earlier this week, the US Federal Trade Commission began investigating Facebook over privacy concerns around data used to influence the US election. Shares in the social media giant began to slide quickly after, but could this be a blow for all tech stocks?
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How to navigate the passives surge in EM equities
As cumulative flows into emerging market passive funds surpass active alternatives investors should seek opportunities further down the market-cap scale, Aviva Investors head of emerging markets and Asia Pacific Will Ballard argues.
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New investment rules to stir up South Africa offshore market
The South African treasury has upped the allowance for domestic funds to be invested internationally in a bid to prise open the offshore market, but will domestic investors be getting on board?
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Under the radar regulation hits Asia
The consolidation drama playing out in Europe’s life sector is grabbing headlines while significant regulatory change in Asia – including a cap on insurer ownership – remains firmly out of focus.