Ian Richards

In this episode of In Conversation With…, Kimberley Dondo sits down with Charles Jillings, Fund Manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, to explore the evolving trends in emerging market investments as we step into 2025. From the growing importance of energy transition and digital infrastructure to the outlook for key markets like Brazil, Vietnam, and India, Charles provides valuable insights on how UEM’s portfolio is positioned for long-term growth.

The Financial Conduct Authority may use regulatory tools such as sanctions and voluntary requirements if firms fail to adequately take steps to ensure they can justify their ongoing fees, Isio strategic adviser Ritchie Thomson has warned. Thomson joined Isio in March, having worked as a supervision projects manager at the FCA for 20 years. While at the regulator, he led its supervisory work for the advice sector, including establishing the team overseeing defined benefit (DB) pension transfers.