Platforms | 14 Jun 16

Santander, one of Britain’s largest retail banks, has launched a direct-to-consumer platform for new and existing clients in the UK as part of a wider move to expand its face-to-face advice service.

Best Practice | 14 Jun 16

Schroders has announced a host of senior moves in Asia Pacific, with Deutsche Bank reporting a high-level departure in the region. Old Mutual Wealth has named the head of its Financial Adviser School, while the firm’s Global Investors division is losing its absolute return manager following a difference of opinion.

Middle East | 14 Jun 16

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on Thursday.

Best Practice | 14 Jun 16

One service international financial planner firm Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) offers via its iGuard wealth management solution is Praemium, an Australian discretionary platform that supports more than 700 corporate firms managing and administering over 300,000 investor accounts and £40bn of assets.

Life | 14 Jun 16

As the Association of International Life Offices (Ailo) prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, chairman Bob Pain talks about the trade body’s development, how it is embracing technology, and the headlines driving transparency.