Tax & Regulation | 7 Apr 16
FCA to launch ‘regulatory sandbox’ and robo-advice unit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to launch its ‘regulatory sandbox’ later this spring, calling on the financial services industry to set up a not-for-profit company to carry out the function.
Bedell Trust plans int’l markets push funded by buyout
Jersey-headquartered Bedell Trust has announced a management buyout of its business by private equity firm Inflexion, to fund expansion in to Asia after recently acquiring a majority stake in the Singapore Trust Company (STC).
High yield rebound may be short-lived
Recent high yield bond market gains may dwindle due to volatility and weak global growth, according to Nicolo Carpaneda, investment director, fixed income at M&G.
Multi Asset | 7 Apr 16
Investor exodus from defensive multi asset funds
Multi asset funds lost money for the second consecutive month in February, for the first time since March 2009. Funds that invest mainly in bonds have been bleeding most of late, while medium-risk funds actually saw net inflows.
How offshore bonds can help with financial planning
Scott Hood, regional technical manager for the Middle East and Africa at Friends Provident International, looks at key reasons why offshore bonds continue to add value as a tax wrapper.