OMI warns UAE bulls on ‘bumpy ride’
Old Mutual International is warning of the risks in the attitude shift after researchers discovered UAE investors are more focused on achieving investment gains than on protecting against losses.
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Oxford Risk partners consultancy to evolve risk tools
Oxford Risk and behavioural finance consultancy Centapse have entered into a partnership to develop new risk profiling tools in a bid to become “the essential reference point for financial advisers”.
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Guernsey regulator warns client risk is ‘ignored’ by advisers
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has warned that investment risk is still incorrectly explained or ignored altogether by financial advisers.
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Hansard and Fidelity unveil retail client risk profiling tool
Isle of Man-based savings provider Hansard International has teamed up with global asset manager Fidelity International to launch a tool to help financial advisers identify the risk profile of retail clients.
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Why global bonds work as ‘a hedge against equity market risk’
Improving economic conditions are likely to create pockets of value in parts of the global bond market, according to Morningstar.
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Zurich Int’l Life adds simplified investment plan to UAE range
Zurich International Life has launched Simple Wealth, a new simplified investment plan that the company says provides an easy way for consumers in the United Arab Emirates to manage and grow their wealth.
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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.