Tax & Regulation | 13 Jan 16
Overseas pension transfers challenging for int’l advisers
There would be widespread support from international advisers for the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to reassess changes to overseas pension transfers, according to research from Old Mutual International (OMI).
HSBC PB sees squally markets ahead
Low bond yields and the irrelevance of the BRIC acronym are among the themes expected to shape investment in 2016, according to Benjamin Pedley, head of investment strategy in Asia at HSBC Private Bank.
Platform view: The fintech revolution
International business consultancy Orbium outlines how automation, offshoring and outsourcing are key to cutting costs when testing core banking platforms.
MetLife calls for light touch UK financial advice regulation
Insurance giant MetLife has weighed into the debate over the financial advice gap in the UK, arguing its research shows the cost of providing advice is stopping advisers expanding to offer their services to mass market.
Julius Baer creates new investment management division
Swiss private banking group Julius Baer will launch a new investment management (IM) division, to be headed by Yves Henri Bonzon, formerly of Pictet Wealth Management.