Profiles & Comment
Profiles & Comment | 6 Mar 17
Bringing Spain’s financial advice up to Speed
Andrea Speed is leading by example in trying to improve the quality of advice and industry practice in Spain.
European earnings growth set to drive equities in 2017
European corporate earnings are on course to post one of their best years since the financial crisis, says Mark Denham, the new manager of the Carmignac Grande Europe Fund.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Feb 17
Ascor on leading the way ahead of South Africa’s RDR
Advisory firm Ascor has rewritten the rule book for financial advisers in South Africa, adopting a best-practice approach years ahead of the country’s imminent regulatory changes. Its co-founders believe the industry is taking great leaps forward, ensuring a more professional and client-focused future
Best Practice | 1 Feb 17
Why life insurance wrappers still benefit expats in the UAE
The benefits of life insurance wrappers still outweigh direct investment in funds for expatriate customers in the UAE despite the significant regulatory change underway, says Philip Cernik of Friends Provident International.
Investment | 24 Jan 17
Talib Sheikh on the bespoke nature of JPM AM’s income fund
The co-managers behind JP Morgan Asset Management’s flagship Global Income Fund build customised, income-orientated ‘sleeves’ with the aim of delivering an attractive yield and capital appreciation to boot.