by Guy Rainbird
Guy Rainbird
Welcome to 'Perspective'. Despite appearances to the contrary, there is life beyond the Brexit conundrum currently occupying the minds of our Members of Parliament.
Although, in this edition, we explore a topic that had its profile and urgency raised by the market reaction to the referendum result. That is, the regulator's approach to concerns about liquidity for open-ended funds holding illiquid assets. Despite the obvious benefits of investment companies, the FCA adopts a very narrow approach to this issue.
In our second article, the scrutineers are under scrutiny. Major changes are on the cards for the audit sector in the wake of some high-profile scandals, which could affect a company’s choice of auditor. We wade into the debate.
Finally, everyone is talking about it: ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing but what might it mean for our sector and what should our response be?
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy our Perspective!