ANALYSIS: Volatility, bad omens and the dangers of central bank intervention
It is probably a good thing that most investors don’t tend to believe in bad omens.
Analysis
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China’s market plunge puts economy at risk
The ongoing fall in China’s stock market puts the country’s entire financial system and structural reform agenda at risk, according to Axa Investment Managers and Schroders.
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Panning for gold: Platform view with Hargreaves Lansdown
Platforms must adapt if they are to prosper in the new gold rush heralded by the chancellor’s pension reforms.
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Spain and Taxation: Busting the Myths
There are estimated to be one million Britons living in Spain, with UK expatriates making up the largest group of European foreign nationals. Many Britons arrive with certain misconceptions around the tax and financial make-up of the country.
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ANALYSIS: Fiddling allocations while Greece burns
At most there are three things that can be said with any certainty about the ongoing Greek crisis.
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Summer Budget 2015: Saving the wealthy from record IHT rates?
Last week, it was revealed that HM Revenue & Customs took in a record £379m worth of inheritance tax (IHT) in April, but with the Tories today confirming a more lenient approach to the tax in Wednesday’s Summer Budget, what is the future price of passing down wealth?
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Wealth managers in danger of losing the youth
High net worth individuals are generally pretty happy with their wealth managers at the moment.
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IFA community called on to embrace regulation in Hong Kong
Financial advisers need to work with regulators to strengthen and simplify educational requirements for the industry, according to participants at the recent Hong Kong Expert Investor Forum.
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Mutual Alliance: Business strategies with Thailand’s MBMG Group
In signing up to Swiss professional services network Geneva Group International, MBMG has increased both its international presence and local capability, Paul Gambles, managing partner of MBMG Group, explains.
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Clearer regulation key to future Dubai success
A sea change in regulation within the UAE is paving the way to growth for financial services businesses operating in the region, as both advisers and clients become more aware of the opportunities available.
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UK private healthcare sector poised for wave of M&A
A common feature of any large, developed market is the hegemony of its largest participants. Grocery sales in the UK are dominated by the ‘big four’ supermarkets that, in the 12 weeks ending 4th January 2015, had a combined market share of over 74%. The publically owned ‘big oil’ super majors, big tobacco and telcos…
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Best tools for the job: Platform analysis with Generali International
Technology is radically altering the competitive landscape across all industries.