Wealth managers in danger of losing the youth
High net worth individuals are generally pretty happy with their wealth managers at the moment.
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IFA community called on to embrace regulation in Hong Kong
Financial advisers need to work with regulators to strengthen and simplify educational requirements for the industry, according to participants at the recent Hong Kong Expert Investor Forum.
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Mutual Alliance: Business strategies with Thailand’s MBMG Group
In signing up to Swiss professional services network Geneva Group International, MBMG has increased both its international presence and local capability, Paul Gambles, managing partner of MBMG Group, explains.
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Clearer regulation key to future Dubai success
A sea change in regulation within the UAE is paving the way to growth for financial services businesses operating in the region, as both advisers and clients become more aware of the opportunities available.
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UK private healthcare sector poised for wave of M&A
A common feature of any large, developed market is the hegemony of its largest participants. Grocery sales in the UK are dominated by the ‘big four’ supermarkets that, in the 12 weeks ending 4th January 2015, had a combined market share of over 74%. The publically owned ‘big oil’ super majors, big tobacco and telcos…
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Best tools for the job: Platform analysis with Generali International
Technology is radically altering the competitive landscape across all industries.
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Three quarters of UK mortgage enquiries from offshore buyers, says deVere
Three out of four home loan enquiries received by deVere Mortgages in the first quarter of 2015 were from overseas buyers, led by those in Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.
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Is currency a zero sum game
Economic performance in the US – where money has tended to gravitate over the last year – is beginning to show rapid deterioration relative to consensus.
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Just how transparent will DFMs get
The news yesterday that Financial Express has launched a service allowing financial advisers to compare DFM model portfolios is another welcome move in the quest for greater transparency across the sector.
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Will the NO campaign tax proposals for Scotland
United against the common enemy of an independent Scotland, the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders have been joined by former prime minister Gordon Brown and others in promising more tax-raising powers for Scotland if voters reject independence in the forthcoming referendum. What impact will these promises have?
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Europe is structured corruption
Last week, International Adviser asked whether there was any scope for an international consortium, or trade body, for financial advisers. This is a response from Vincent Derruder, honorary chairman of European trade body, FECIF
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Is there a place for an international association
When I speak to financial advisers, whether based in the UK, Europe, Asia or the Middle East, it doesnt take long, once the usual complaints about the other guys have dried up, for the conversation to turn to regulation.