Madrid defender in second tax probe
Brazil and Real Madrid player Marcelo Vieira is facing the prospect of Spanish tax investigators trawling through his accounts for a second time.
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Regulatory overhaul sees big lift in Hong Kong life market
Insurance stats from Hong Kong show a multi-billion dollar market switch prompted by commission and transparency rules introduced last year.
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Why expats should treat UK property with caution
Property investment in the UK is now less attractive for expats than using a pension or investment wrapper, according to technical expert David Denton.
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Natixis makes Australia acquisition
Natixis Global Asset Management will acquire a majority stake in Australia’s Investors Mutual Limited (IML) to take advantage of the domestic retail market and A$2.3trn (£1.4trn, $1.8trn, €1.5trn) superannuation industry.
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Terry Smith and Woodford top traded, Vanguard gains ground
While Fundsmith Equity, Woodford Income and Lindsell Train Global were the most popular funds in September, Vanguard “muscled its way in to the top five”, according to Interactive Investor.
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Fidelity’s fulcrum fee – revolutionary or pie in the sky?
Fidelity International’s announcement that it will implement a performance-based fee sparked mixed reactions in the industry, with some calling it “innovative” and others saying it missed the mark.
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Guardian unveils auto-plan tool
Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) has launched an automated financial planner.
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DeVere expands fintech offering with investment app
Clients will be able to buy structured notes, ETFs and mutual funds via an execution-only investment app launched by deVere Group on Wednesday.
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Non-dom specialist targets int’l growth at LGT Vestra
Wealth manager LGT Vestra has hired Valentina Tacchino from Kleinwort Benson for a new role building and leading an international clients team.
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Globaleye exits Qatar
International financial advisory firm Globaleye has ceased operations in Qatar due to the “ongoing geo-political situation”, the company has told clients.
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Progeny acquires complex client advice specialist
Wealth manager and legal adviser Progeny Group has acquired Chestergate Financial Planning.
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Savage cull of advisers in prospect says worldwide poll
Financial advisers around the world are predicting a significant cull in their overall numbers as the policing of regulation in most jurisdictions steps up a gear, according to a poll in International Adviser’s regional digital editions.