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ISC: Understanding the 2020 Global Investment Performance Standards
The new GIPS(R) 2020 standard was released on the 30th June 2019. In the turmoil of today that seems an age ago and a world away. However, the asset management industry continues to play an important role providing a vital avenue for Investors and Retirees. GIPS(R) play its part in that framework
Read MoreISC: IR35 & the Investment Management Industry
As we all know changes to the disguised employment regulation commonly known as IR35 come into force from 5th April 2020. The government has recently announced a review into its implementation, but this is not expected to halt the changes
Read MoreISC: Trading has changed, have you?
The world of sell side trading has undergone considerable change over the last ten years. Driven by increased regulation and margin compression the sell side has significantly reduced market making inventory and capital-intensive trading activity
Read MoreMichael Smeal joins ISC
ISC are pleased to announce that Michael Smeal has joined ISC. Mike brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to ISC having worked at a number of asset managers in the UK and Europe
Read MoreISC: Implicit Costs: Are you ready?
Of all the changes introduced under MIFID II on 3rd January 2018, it is perhaps the topic of costs and charges that has generated the most debate amongst asset managers. Specifically, implicit costs and charges
Read MoreGeoff Edwards retiring
ISC bid farewell to Geoff Edwards, Director of ISC who is retiring from the City. Geoff’s long and illustrious career in the City started at Ernst & Young as a trainee accountant. Over the years his career has touched almost every aspect of the investment management industry. In retirement
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