500m vote of conf for gars team
US pension giant Calper has invested $500m with Standard Life Investments as the first partner in its multi-asset class programme.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Mar 13
generli intl launches tech microsite for advisers
Generali International has developed a ‘microsite’ offering financial advisers technical support relating specifically to the tax treatment of international investment bonds.
Profiles & Comment | 26 Mar 13
why its important to know your models 1
Charles 'Pops' Ponzi may have died more than sixty years ago, but the DNA of his investment strategy evidently lives on, says MBG Int'l managing partner Paul Gambles, in the first of a three-part series on the importance of scrutinising one's investment models.
United Kingdom | 26 Mar 13
rdr pushes uk advisers towards restricted model
The number of UK-based financial advisers operating a restricted advice model has risen sharply since the introduction of the RDR at the beginning of this year, with that number predicted to continue to rise in coming months.
singapores henley group unveils
Singapore-based Henley Group Pte has launched an assessment tool that is designed to monitor the performance of advisers, ahead of the introduction of new regulations covering the delivery of financial advice in the city-state.