Financial advisers need to establish a data management policy that balances the rights of the client against the firm’s right to meet regulatory requirements or potentially defend a legal claim, according to Nick Eatock, executive chairman of UK based back office software support Intelliflo.
The first group of candidates have embarked on Openwork’s “Route to Wealth”, a study programme that supports firms upskilling their mortgage advisers to become fully qualified wealth advisers.
Hong Kong will make a major push to diversify its financial services and insurance industries through a HK$500m cash injection into bond market development, fintech, green finance and a training academy, the finance secretary outlined in the budget on Tuesday.
Despite a fanfare at launch, seven years on the Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme has not proved hugely popular even though it can offer useful advantages.
Expats in Spain who are not 100% clear on their residency status should pay careful attention to the more than €20m paid by Colombian singer Shakira to Spain’s Treasury for failing to pay tax on her worldwide income.
Nucleus, the adviser-built wrap platform, has brought together a panel of experts and financial advisers to help the IFA community navigate its way through the defined benefit (DB) transfer “minefield”.
Legal systems designed to make extradition of criminals possible across borders could be open to abuse by those with financial disputes.
Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.
In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.
A more rigorous approach by regulators is under way in jurisdictions around the world, aimed at tackling malpractice by financial advisers and others within the financial services industry.
The Isle of Man budget on 20 February introduced the concept of pension freedoms to the island’s pensions legislation, setting out some stark differences to the already established UK rules.
The traditional consultation-based approach to advising clients is an outdated practice that must end, according to Brian Foster, chief executive of Beyond RDR.
