Our Thinking

Should you reference the UK Stewardship Code in your agreements?

by Emma Cleveland|23 July 2014|Our Thinking

Much has been discussed over recent years in relation to the importance of stewardship by investors, and this is not to be diminished. But should you be contractually agreeing to comply with it in your client agreements?

CASS custody changes

by Emma Cleveland|9 July 2014|Our Thinking

Below we have provided a glance card, outlining the key upcoming changes to CASS in respect of custody services.

Is it reasonable for a UK UCITS to insist US investment managers to invest in accordance with COLL?

by Emma Cleveland|26 June 2014|Our Thinking

Do you often get resistance from US investment managers when asking them to comply with UK regulations when they are being appointed to manage a UK UCITS scheme? Here is a short Q&A which will help you understand why.

Is there a contractual obligation for investment managers to adhere to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations and the Pensions Act 1995?

by Emma Cleveland|10 June 2014|Our Thinking

Are you an investment manager? Do you often get asked by Trustees of pension funds to contractually agree to comply pension related legislation and regulation in your IMAs? Here is a short Q&A which will help you decide how to respond to these requests.

When do investment managers recommend segregated accounts?

by Emma Cleveland|29 May 2014|Our Thinking

Do you work for an investment manager that doesn’t seem to have any criteria around when to offer a client a segregated account? Here is a short Q&A that will help you develop your internal approach!