07/04/2024

Things are looking up for hedge funds

At the beginning of this century, hedge funds enjoyed huge popularity, particularly as they represented a significant element of diversification in portfolios and offered attractive performances that were decorrelated from traditional assets.

07/03/2024

PIMFA pushes FOS on CMCs

PIMFA argues that a case fee of £250 for CMCs and Professional Representatives does not act as a disincentive to bring forward targeted block cases against firms that have little chance of success.

07/03/2024

Private banks professionalise philanthropy services

Private banks are increasingly seeing philanthropy as a way to encourage deeper engagement with wealthy family investors, particularly when dealing with the hard-to-please ‘next generation’ of clients.