The Brexit negotiations, financial technology and protectionism were among the topics discussed by our panel. Chaired by George Mitton in St Helier.
An expert panel of asset servicers talk about how they are adapting to the digital challenge, and the effect of rising interest rates on their industry.
Our specialist panel looks at securities lending from the point of view of Ucits fund managers, considering the hurdles and the benefits.
Our New York panel discusses difficulties with international distribution, plus we hear a cautionary tale about factor analysis.
Pan-Asian fund passporting, cash-rich corporates and an ageing population were among the topics discussed by our Asian panel. Chaired by Funds Global Asia editor George Mitton in Hong Kong.
Ucits has brought a great deal of fund harmonisation but distribution is still hampered by product differences at a country level – crucially in the retirement market.