Analysis
Best Practice | analysis 6 Apr 18
FCA targets cryptocurrency advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on those offering and advising on cryptocurrency derivatives, saying there will be consequences if they do not comply with current regulation.
Best Practice | analysis 6 Apr 18
Public interest vs curiosity in an age of transparency
The distinction between legitimate public interest and sheer curiosity is an issue with a lot of pressure points. But all the legal protection in the world cannot put the genie back in the bottle once it gets out, Guernsey Finance’s Dominic Wheatley has warned.
Asia | analysis 5 Apr 18
Chinese bonds add diversification to global index
The inclusion of Chinese bonds in the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Index is an incremental step in China opening up its economy that has been welcomed by investors, but their introduction to popular emerging market indices could be more disruptive.
Investment | analysis 3 Apr 18
Funds could create ‘wider problem’ for tech sell off
Global equity funds with large allocations to tech could trigger a “wider problem” if Monday’s sell off continues, with many investors exposed to the sector even if they do not have direct holdings.
Best Practice | analysis 3 Apr 18
Case study insights into the UK’s new trust register
The UK’s new trust register is ringing in big changes for non-UK trustees and beneficiaries.