UK complaints long-stop proposal praised by advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to introduce a long-stop for claims against financial advice has been met with optimism by advisers.
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MAS fee disclosure proposal presents a ‘challenging timescale’
The six month window which the Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will give providers of investment-linked products (ILP) to standardise the way charges are presented to customers is expected to be a “challenging timescale”, Old Mutual International has said.
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Concerns grow over post-UK election expat tax crackdown
The outcome of the UK General Election on 7 May is still not completely clear, but financial advisers are warning that some party policies might impact negatively on their clients, particularly those with ‘non-domicile’ status.
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How much does transparency mean to you
As the regulation of financial services in Singapore and the wider Asia region continue to develop, The Fry Groups David Pugh takes a look at the perennial issue of transparency.
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Size matters in costly new regulatory era
Smaller IFA firms based in a number of key expatriate destinations face being forced out of the market by costly, and sometimes punitive, legislation.
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Addressing the challenges of FAIR
As the industry in Singapore gets to grips with the implications of the Financial Adviser Industry Review [FAIR], our panel discuss the relative merits of the new rulings
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cypruss 3d global in expansion drive
3D Global, a Limassol, Cyprus-based, expatriate-focused advisory firm, has set this year for a long-planned expansion into Europe and the Middle East, and has named a former Fry Group adviser to oversee the strategy.
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ipac duo dickinson and yiu join fry group
Two of the top financial planners of iPac the Axa-owned, Hong Kong-based advisory firm that Axa pulled the plug on earlier this year have joined the Fry Group in Hong Kong, as that UK-based advisory business expands its Asia team.
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graham barnes calls time after 30 years
Graham Barnes, who is thought to hold the record among offshore-focused advisory businesses for time spent with the same firm, is retiring today after 30 years with the Fry Group.
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When the expat dream turns sour…
The Fry Groups Graham Barnes offers advice on how to help a client when returning to the UK.
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The Fry Groups Rimmer moves to Singapore
The Fry Groups tax technical manager, Martin Rimmer, is to relocate to Singapore.