UK DISTRIBUTION ROUNDTABLE: Blurred lines
In 2012, the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) permanently overhauled financial advice in the UK. Our panel discussed the impact it...
DEFINED CONTRIBUTIONS: Dealing with loss aversion
DC plan design has evolved to incentivise younger people to get into the savings habit and remain invested, even through...
THE INDEXER: What a difference the index makes
Investing in China passively last year brought a range of returns and losses from MSCI indices. Nick Fitzpatrick looks the...
FUND PROCESSING: The straightest way to launch day
A fund launch can be fragmented and potentially expensive, but processing specialists have sought to bring costs down and take...
ALFI PREVIEW: Luxembourg’s looking forward to spring
The Luxembourg funds industry association, Alfi, holds its spring conference on March 8-9. Funds Europe puts questions to some of...
MARKETS: Japan’s surprise rate cut
In January, Japan surprised the world with a rate cut; volatility saw more money seek safe havens; and one firm...
CHINA ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUNDTABLE: The evolution goes on
After a turbulent year for the Chinese stock market, Funds Europe’s panel of experts in Beijing discusses the economy, domestic...
IFAs show keenness to sell ETFs
Many independent financial advisers (IFAs) in the UK want platforms to make exchange-traded funds (ETFs) more widely available, a survey...
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW: ‘A billion a month since September’
Naïm Abou-Jaoudé has headed Candriam since 2007. The firm cut its link with troubled bank Dexia and the CEO now...
DISTRIBUTION: Supply routes
As international asset managers help regional investors diversify their portfolios, even European equities are sparking interest. Nick Fitzpatrick looks at...
ASSET MANAGEMENT: AI & FINCRIME
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