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.
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…
Technology is radically altering the competitive landscape across all industries.
Three out of four home loan enquiries received by deVere Mortgages in the first quarter of 2015 were from overseas buyers, led by those in Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.
Economic performance in the US – where money has tended to gravitate over the last year – is beginning to show rapid deterioration relative to consensus.
The news yesterday that Financial Express has launched a service allowing financial advisers to compare DFM model portfolios is another welcome move in the quest for greater transparency across the sector.
United against the common enemy of an independent Scotland, the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders have been joined by former prime minister Gordon Brown and others in promising more tax-raising powers for Scotland if voters reject independence in the forthcoming referendum. What impact will these promises have?
Last week, International Adviser asked whether there was any scope for an international consortium, or trade body, for financial advisers. This is a response from Vincent Derruder, honorary chairman of European trade body, FECIF
When I speak to financial advisers, whether based in the UK, Europe, Asia or the Middle East, it doesnt take long, once the usual complaints about the other guys have dried up, for the conversation to turn to regulation.
With FATCA now a reality for millions of foreigners residing in the US and American expats abroad, laying the groundwork for an effective cross-border response has been essential.
With financial crime at the forefront of many investors; worries when dealing with sensitive data online; the security of a platform is of huge concern while maintaining functionality, says Sarah Jouhal, managing director of Praemium International
The lines between retail and institutional business have increasingly blurred over the years, so Franklin Templeton gives each country head the responsibility to set the strategic model thats most relevant to their country.
