More UK life insurers offering cover to British expats
More than a quarter of UK life insurance companies now offer life products to British citizens living abroad, research from Unusual Risks Mortgage & Insurance Services has found.
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Rising volatility likely to dominate multi-asset income return
The growing potential for market volatility is making defensive securities more attractive and could make 2017 the year investors are best off in low risk income generating assets, said one top multi-asset fund manager.
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European Banking Authority eyes new investment firm rules
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is seeking industry views on setting up a new prudential regime that is specifically tailored to the needs of investment firms.
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ESMA sees risks building up for EU securities markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) considers market and credit risk in Europe’s equity and bond markets to be ‘very high’, it said in its latest risk outlook. It noted Brexit may increase risks further along the line.
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AJ Bell launches low cost managed portfolio service
Investment platform AJ Bell has launched a new managed portfolio service (MPS) with an annual management charge of 0.25% + VAT.
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UK IFA launches new life cover service for British expats
Unusual Risks, a UK-based mortgage and insurance advice firm has launched a new service aimed at providing life insurance to British expat living abroad.
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An alternative view: why it’s the asset class of the future
In today’s era of low interest rates, stock market fluctuation, and economic uncertainty, most people are faced with either low returns or high risk on their investments. For this reason, interest in alternatives – with their ability to diversify investments, reduce risk and provide uncorrelated returns – has grown significantly in recent years, according to…
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Brexit-linked volatility to have big impact on Europe funds
A vote by Britain in favour of leaving the European Union at the upcoming referendum on June 23 is likely to increase credit default spreads, dividend yields and volatility across Europe, according to research firm PureGroup.
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Why financial advisers must prepare for a longevity revolution
Europe is at the forefront of a longevity revolution that will be one of the most disruptive trends in wealth management over the coming years, says Bryan Low, director, Acuity Consultants.
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ANALYSIS: Where are all the risk takers?
Outcome-based investing is the investment structure of the decade and is predicated on maximising risk management first and eeking out returns second.
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Technical briefing: Catching a wave
Solvency II is making a splash in Europe, with EU-based insurers riding the latest wave of regulation. Only time will tell how its arrival in the EU will impact life insurance companies.
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Tilney Bestinvest launches one-off advice service
Tilney Bestinvest is launching a new “one-off advice service” designed to serve clients who require advice on investing a single lump sum or making a round of portfolio changes.