One year on, Dubai-based IFA chiefs reflect on IA rule changes
The heads of four major IFA firms in Dubai share their insights on the changes the industry has seen in the year since the Insurance Authority announced new regulations.
The heads of four major IFA firms in Dubai share their insights on the changes the industry has seen in the year since the Insurance Authority announced new regulations.
Invesco’s Alexander Tavernaro explains why he sees equities as the answer when looking for diversification away from…erm…equities.
The only ever-constant is change but much of it, says RL360°’s David Kneeshaw is to be welcomed, adopted and benefited from.
Fixed income has been a dark place to live in the past couple of years but making active currency decisions proves there is light at the end of the tunnel – it is not just Amundi’s Lotfi Ben Lazrak holding a touch.
Dividend strategies have a better long-term record than in the recent short term, so is now the time for the dividend worm to start turning?
Brendan Dolan is a UK expat of 15 years as well as a regional director with Old Mutual International so when it comes to the practical application of change in his market, he is most certainly worth listening to.
Zurich International Life’s head of market management MEA, Walter Jopp, sees huge growth potential in the protection market, especially the non-resident Indian (NRI) segment.
Belinda Tan, head of sales for Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore), argues that protection is often overlooked in the financial planning process, but that for most clients it really should be the bedrock of their financial plans.
Tim Jagger, senior vice-president and portfolio manager for Aviva Investors argues that Asian high yield is a relatively attractive asset class and that it should be an integral part of investors’ portfolios.
Sir Vince Cable, formerly secretary of state for Business, Innovation and Skills, is of the view that the election of Jeremy Corbyn to the head of the Labour Party makes it virtually unelectable, and will ultimately push the country to the right as the Conservatives strengthen their grip on power.
Luxembourg-based International Wealth Insurer (IWI) plans to tap growing demand in London for pan-European financial planning solutions, says its UK representative Mike Foxall.
From managing money to managing families, Graham Bentley, on behalf of Marlborough International Management, shares his views on the best practice for IFAs.