Three ways Singapore advisers need to build trust
Singapore’s regulator has called on advisers to build trust by empowering clients, raising conduct standards and enhancing oversight.
Fintech
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Ex-Barclays Wealth chief’s insight tool courting investors
Former Barclays Wealth and Investment chief executive Akshaya Bhargava has founded a fintech app, which promises to bring insights from institutional asset management to private investors and their advisers.
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Beware the double-edged sword of technology
With advisers and life companies rushing to embrace technology to boost their clients’ user experience, a survey from PwC has found that the majority of consumers want more human interaction in future, not less.
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UK and Aussie regulators ink enhanced fintech agreement
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission have signed an enhanced fintech cooperation agreement.
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Nigel Green on retaining staff after high profile departures
DeVere Group founder and chief executive Nigel Green admits it has been a challenging year in the UAE and part of his strategy going forward is to boost morale with a new emphasis on retaining staff and clients in the final of a three-part interview with International Adviser.
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Six fintech challenges facing financial advisers
How can financial advisers future proof their markets to evolve alongside fintech in preparation for a world where change is constant and digital comes first?
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Australia’s CommBank arms combine to launch Portfolio Service
Two units of Australia’s largest bank have teamed up to launch an online portal aimed at financial advisers servicing high net worth clients.
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Malaysia joins fintech race
A fintech accelerator programme, Super Charger, has teamed up with Standard Chartered Bank and Allianz to help foster and develop Malaysia’s fintech market.
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Islamic fintech makes inroads into Europe
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced two new partnerships with non-profit associations in London and Zurich aimed at strengthening its position as a global fintech hub for the Middle East.
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Licensed companies in Dubai’s financial centre up 6.2% in 1H17
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has reported a 6.2% growth in the number of active licensed companies to 1,750 during the first six months of 2017.
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Abu Dhabi and Kenya forge deal on African fintech
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed a cooperation agreement with Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for the joint development of projects and initiatives in the fintech field.
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DeVere CEO sells remaining STM stake to focus on fintech
The founder and chief executive of the deVere Group, Nigel Green, has sold his remaining 2% stake in the specialist Qrops provider STM Group.