Some highlights from Monday’s FTfm.
Europe’s bonuses to outstrip US
European asset managers are likely to bag higher bonus payments than US managers this year thanks to their stronger international focus
Aviva to launch ETF arbitrage fund
Aviva Investors is launching an arbitrage fund that aims to profit from the forced buying and selling activity of the ever-growing army of passive funds
Behavioural nudge needed for retirement
Behavioural economics should be used to help people buy suitable annuities so they can spend more without worry, but also ensure an adequate income
US tax law could hit European pensions
European pension funds are at risk of being caught up in controversial legislation designed to clamp down on tax evasion by US nationals
It’s time for some trend reversals
The political season just past has led to America being somewhat over-despised, writes John Dizard – now it’s time for some trend reversals, a dollar rally maybe, a decline in the gold and silver price
An exercise in character analysis
If your mind has been trained to think only in terms of alpha and beta, you are almost certainly dead on arrival as a fund manager, writes Jonathan Davis after considering the value of professional qualifications