Profiles & Comment

  • the right fit recruiting for growth

    the right fit recruiting for growth

    As a business grows, it is vital to ensure that it takes on the right individuals to help, rather than hinder, the process. Having a structured recruitment process in place is of paramount importance, says Sarah Lord, wealth planning director, Killik & Co, Middle East and Asia.

  • a step by step guide to keeping your tech up

    a step by step guide to keeping your tech up

    To keep in step with your company’s future growth and challenges, it’s essential to systematically review your technological systems and processes, says The Fry Group director, international division, Aidan Bailey.

  • butterflies chaos theory and holistic

    butterflies chaos theory and holistic

    Holistic financial planning may be the ideal, but it does not eliminate the need, sometimes, to consult external experts, says Square Mile Financial's Christopher Lean

  • the uks newest expat

    the uks newest expat

    As an expatriate himself, will Mark Carney be able to help those retirees abroad who are increasingly less wealthy, asks Guardian WM’s David Howell.

  • meeting local needs fund distributor

    meeting local needs fund distributor

    Partnering with other platforms and offering funds and services locally is absolutely key, says BlackRock’s managing director head of EMEA retail business, Alex Hoctor-Duncan.

  • IFAA advisory group fights for its members

    IFAA advisory group fights for its members

    A Hong Kong resident interested in obtaining financial advice, or possibly investing in insurance or some investment products, doesn’t have to look very far.

  • mehjoo ruling shines spotlight

    mehjoo ruling shines spotlight

    Much of the attention focused on the recently-handed-down UK High Court ruling known as Hossein Mehjoo v Harben Barker has centred on its implication shocking, in some quarters that accountancy practitioners have an obligation to advise their clients to avoid paying tax.

  • mehjoo ruling shines spotlight on advisers

    Much of the attention focused on the recently-handed-down UK High Court ruling known as Hossein Mehjoo v Harben Barker has centred on its implication shocking, in many quarters that accountancy practitioners have an obligation to advise their clients to avoid paying tax.

  • clean machine

    clean machine

    Prudential International's John Donachie explains why the post-RDR climate has worked in favour of the company.

  • isle of mans work leading way for hmrc

    isle of mans work leading way for hmrc

    Despite common misperceptions, the Isle of Man is in fact at the forefront of the UK’s plans to tackle tax evasion, says Axa Wealth Itl’s Simon Willoughby.

  • approach with caution asset allocator

    approach with caution asset allocator

    When serving a conservative client base, allocations must limit exposure by focusing on less volatile areas of the market.

  • singapore swing fund manager profile

    singapore swing fund manager profile

    Aberdeen’s move to Singapore in 1992 was questioned by other industry players at the time, but Hugh Young’s long-term strategy is paying off. The jurisdiction has opened up considerably and business is better than he ever expected.