Retirement | 9 Jun 15
Advisers needing pension transfer qualification triples
The number of UK financial advisers requiring a specialist pension transfer qualification to give advice on transfers is expected to jump significantly as more people make use of the new freedoms.
United Kingdom | 9 Jun 15
IFA use of DFMs to grow, but service quality key- Investec
A significant majority of advisers expect the demand for bespoke discretionary fund management services to rise in the next few years, but only those that offer high levels of service quality are likely to survive, research by Investec Wealth and Investment shows.
Asian fund passport targeted for 2016 launch
Six major countries in the Asia Pacific region expect to launch a funds passport in 2016 which will make it easier for financial services professionals to market investment products, such as mutual funds, to retail customers in each other’s economies.
Withers launches Japanese tax practice
International law firm Withers has launched a Japanese tax practice in Tokyo as it looks to continue its growth in Asia.
Profiles & Comment | 9 Jun 15
Swiss frank: Asset allocator with EI Sturdza
Georges Gutmans, managing director of EI Sturdza Strategic Management, explains the evolution of its Dublin-domiciled funds that are currently benefiting from a strong Swiss focus, while assessing the possible challenges that lie ahead.