‘Gestapo-like’ mystery shopping is step too far
The chairman of Hong Kong’s IFA Association says regulators’ mystery shopping is a step too far
Profiles & Comment
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Mind out for the offshore fraudsters
Standard Bank Offshore’s David Wilkinson’s tips on avoiding becoming a victim of financial fraud
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New levies threaten overseas bank offices
IBOS’ Bob Lyddon believes new bank levies threaten the existence of banks offshore offices.
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Thoughts on the Budget
Neil Chadwick, technical marketing manager for Royal London 360°, gives his opinion on the Budget
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Defaqto: Budget to increase popularity of insurance bonds
Changes likely to be announced in the Budget tomorrow could prompt inflows to insurance bonds.
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Turning risk on its head
Nick Dewhirst, partner at Integral Asset Management, on risk and return
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Keep clients close to prosper
Paul Dawson, of Zurich International, urges IFAs to focus on existing clients in rocky markets
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The hidden costs of banking abroad
Mark Spagnoli, product manager for Lloyds TSB International, looks at the costs of banking abroad
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Do not follow the herd: yield investing still attractive
Charles Richardson, chief executive of Veritas Asset Management, makes the case for yield investing
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The European investment industry: Do you know your clients?
Kneip’s Mario Mantrisi looks at how the financial crisis will affect client communication.
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The staying power of emerging markets
Batterymarch Financial Management, believes emerging markets have excellent economic staying power
