Are advisers listening to their clients?
Firms from Singapore, UAE, Europe and the UK weigh in on the debate
Asia
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Radical industry shake up proposed by Aussie Royal Commission
Changes range from criminal action in ‘fees for no service’ cases to creating a single disciplinary body
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Amundi acquisition bolsters Taiwan fund offering
French asset manager targets retail clients in Asia, where it has €145bn of assets under management
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Schroders to acquire Asian wealth manager
Investment manager builds on regional ambitions
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Deutsche Wealth defends plunging Chinese equities
The trade war with the US, in a worst case scenario, could cost China around 0.5% of its GDP
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Remittances and elections – is there a connection?
India typically records a surge in overseas transfers as government elections approach
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Asia fund passport scheme aims for February launch
But excitement over the scheme has waned after nearly six years of planning
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Low valuations put EM equities in spotlight
Growth, liquidity, valuations and “active management” underpin the positive outlook for the asset class
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Australian financial watchdog bans planner for five years
Product churning draws regulator’s ire
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China dominates CFA Institute exams
Global pass rate of 45% for level one assessments
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Australian regulators in gifts and hospitality scandal
Asic received presents from companies that, at the time, were subject to investigations
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Life insurance blossoming thanks to India’s economic growth
Life business could grow as much as 11% in five years