Pakistan to drive frontier investing?
The acronym VARP is popping up, led by an increasing interest in Pakistan investment.
Best Practice | 9 Jan 17
What it takes to make a successful adviser business
Providing best advice in a transparent way, with explicit contracts so that a client expectations are met, is a good starting point for this journey, says James Pearcy-Caldwell, co-founder of Aisa International.
Millennials are willing to pay for financial advice, finds study
Investors under 40 are willing to pay for expert financial advice, according to the latest study by US consultancy firm Cerulli Associates.
Tax & Regulation | 6 Jan 17
Zurich ordered to pay £223k over IHT advice to British expat
A UK judge has ordered Zurich to pay damages of £223,000 ($275,211, €261,185) over wrong advice given to a British expat looking to reduce her inheritance tax (IHT) liability.
Singapore account holders must disclose tax residency status
Account holders in Singapore have been told by the taxman to fully cooperate with their financial institutions as they determine the tax residency status of their clients under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS).