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Investment Management
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Woodford Fund and whats happened since
A long time has passed since June 2019, when Neil Woodford, acclaimed and star stock picker, froze his WEIF fund after a string of redemptions and poor performance. But what has happened since
Negative Interest Rates
Paul Golden reports on the debate over the efficacy of negative interest rates.
Managing expectations with investment management
New research from Deloitte examines the factors that help investment managers deliver a positive client experience. Tony Gaughan explains why this is vital in making investment decisions.
FS Focus: December 2019
The December issue of FS Focus will be the last-ever print issue, with the magazine being replaced by online-only Banking Focus, Insurance Focus and Investment Management Focus next year.
Regulation
Financial Services Faculty: Investment Management
Investment managers are faced with more intense regulation, disruptive technology and increasing pressure to meet society’s growing need for their services in an affordable and accessible way.
BlueMountain Capital continues to make headlines
US-based hedge fund BlueMountain Capital continues to make headlines, as it shuts down its flagship fund, while co-founder Stephen Siderow has announced he is leaving at the end of the year
ICAEW REP 99/19 ED/2019/4 Amendments to IFRS 17
A response dated 25 September 2019 to a consultation published by IASB on 26 June 2019.
The Woodford fund saga
Dipak Vashi explains the Woodford fund saga and what lessons have been learned.
Investment management webinars
What you need to succeed as an independent NED
Gain advice from an experienced independent non-executive director on how to be a successful iNED in a rapidly changing regulated environment, including practical tips to benefit you both personally and professionally.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
This webinar is designed to inform the audience of the key component parts for generating the new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations, also known as Impairment provisions, as required under International Financial Reporting Standard 9.
Audit and risk committee effectiveness in financial services
In this webinar we will cover three challenges for committees, and practical suggestions for how to work more effectively and efficiently.
Cyber risk in Financial Services
Receive an outline of major targets, and victims, of cyber-attacks and learn more about good practice in the area.
MiFID II
Understanding MiFID II – How the directive will impact the European securities markets structure and what investment firms need to do to prepare for implementation.
Helpsheets
Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) and Outsourcing
Information for CASS auditors when determining procedures over outsourcing arrangements and how they apply to the CASS rules.
Senior Managers and Certification Regime
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime is a new regulatory framework which aims to improve individual accountability.
Benchmark reform
Alternative reference rates and transition from LIBOR.
The business finance guide 20point
Word versions of the Business Finance Guide in a larger fonts for those with visual impairments or require larger text.
Inspiring confidence
ICAEW's Inspiring Confidence campaign explores the issues affecting consumers and financial services providers in a rapidly changing world.
Banks, insurers and investment managers play vitally important roles within society, to encourage economic development and allow individuals and businesses to save, invest, insure and make payments. We must have confidence in them. Responsible providers, responsible consumers, better regulation and better information underpin this confidence.
Join Investment Management membership
Investment managers are faced with more intense regulation, disruptive technology and increasing pressure to meet society’s growing need for their services. Our unique perspective and ability to convene stakeholders across the financial services landscape, means we provide you with insight, expert opinion, analysis and independent resources to put you ahead of the curve.