Structured Products
Slimming World ‘tax disaster’ rescued by verdict
An entrepreneur who discovered her Slimming World shares were in a tax planning structure which would have had a disastrous impact on her wealth has had the blunder reversed in court.
Zurich International unveils target date fund range
Pension provider Zurich International has introduced a range of dollar-denominated target date funds (TDFs) aimed at gradually reducing the risk investors are exposed to as they approach retirement.
Alternatives | 10 Aug 16
European investors make switch to smart beta
In the first half of 2016, investors in Europe have poured in $5.7bn (€5.1bn) into smart beta funds as market capitalisation index trackers saw outflows over the period, according to Morningstar data analysed by ETF provider WisdomTree Europe. Brexit could be one of the reasons for the switch.
Guaranteed products gain in volatile markets, says Beechwood
Beechwood Bermuda, a provider of capital guaranteed investment plans for the international market, said current market volatility has put it on course for record monthly sales.
Structured Products | 28 Jun 16
Australian adviser sues former employer for $1.5m bad advice
An Australian financial planner is suing his former employer Westpac Institutional Bank for A$800,000 ($591,704, £444,479) on the grounds that his colleagues gave him bad advice about investing in structured financial products.
