What are the benefits of an international savings/pension plan?
Portability, wider fund ranges, currency options and tax all play a role in attracting expats
IPP
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Insurance group acquires minority stake in Singapore advice firm
Partnership will bolster the financial planner’s position across Asia Pacific
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Singapore advice firm loses case against competition watchdog
Singapore’s Competition Appeal Board (CAB) has dismissed an appeal from IPP Financial Advisers to reduce the fine it was handed after being found guilty of colluding with other advice firms to force a competitor to withdraw a life product commission rebate offer.
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blazing a trail remuneration in singapore
As the Financial Advisory Industry Review (FAIR) comes into force, a move away from upfront commission means building strategies for trail-based remuneration. By creating fresh incentives this is looking like a good deal for advisers and clients alike By Ian Pryor.
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chilling effect on cold calling seen
Financial advisers, brokers and others with products and services to sell in Singapore are altering their business models ahead of the launch of a “Do Not Call Registry” in the city-state.
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convoys 21m acquisition of ipp falls through
A deal that would have seen one of Asias largest advisory companies, Hong Kong-based Convoy Financial Services, become even larger, has fallen through, after it failed to be completed in the time frame stipulated in the sale agreement.
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Convoy to buy Singapores IPP for $21m
Convoy Financial Services is set to acquire Singaporean advisory firm IPP Financial Services.
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Convoy rebuffs accusations over IPP deal
Convoy Financial Services has sought to reassure investors over its proposed takeover of IPP.