What I wish I knew before MiFID II: Barclay’s chief offers regulation review

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MiFID II is proving a tough nut to crack for many fund buyers, but what lessons and opportunities have its first three months created? This month Chris Sloley spoke to Barclay’s head of fund and manager selection, Ian Aylward, to find out what has worked, what hasn’t and what he wish he knew before the regulation kicked in. We also get an update on his latest asset allocation and alternative thinking.

10 Apr 2018 English South Africa Business

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