Asia
Australia faces IFA exodus if industry forced to upskill
Potentially hundreds of senior Australian financial advisers could leave the industry if they are forced by the government to upskill, according to the country’s Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (Safaa).
EM positions hit by stronger dollar, says UBS Wealth
The strengthening US dollar has resulted in tactical changes to client portfolios, according to Mark Haefele, Zurich-based group managing director and global chief investment officer.
Australia’s AMP faces court date over ‘rewriting’ policies
AMP Financial Planning is the second major Australian financial institution facing federal court proceedings after the regulator said it failed to protect clients from advisers improperly rewriting client policies.
Generali doubles up in India
Italy’s Generali Group is increasing its stakes in two insurance joint ventures in India to 49% up from 25.5%, “underscoring its commitment to growing its presence in the local insurance market”.
Investors cool on China despite buoyant returns
The risk of a trade war between China and the US has fuelled investor uncertainty. One fund selector has dropped their only China equity focused fund while another portfolio manager has reduced his China allocation.