The need to uncover fund manager conflicts has never been greater

clock • 4 min read

Fund manager conflicts can present a clear and present danger to investors when not managed properly.

Recent fines issued by the FCA to certain asset management groups and portfolio managers over failings in conflict of interest management highlight the perennial problem that exists for investors.  It will come as no surprise to many that despite regulatory fines and ongoing press attention, conflicts of interest are an almost constant feature of markets, and investors need to continually be aware of the risks. Thorough due diligence before an investment is made is - and always will be - an absolute necessity.  But what are the key risks to be aware of? And how can they be avoided? ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Investment Week for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the investment industry, including the Sustainable Hub covering fund news from the ESG space
  • Get ahead of regulatory and technological changes affecting fund management
  • Important and breaking news stories selected by the editors delivered straight to your inbox each day
  • Weekly members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from leading industry experts
  • Be the first to hear about our extensive events schedule and awards programmes

Join now

 

Already an Investment Week
member?

Login

More on Regulation

Trustpilot