Retirement | 20 Feb 17
UK plans to reform DB schemes trigger alarm bells
The UK government has suggested softening the rules on how defined benefit (DB) pension schemes should adjust payouts for the impact of inflation in a new report on tackling challenges facing the sector.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Feb 17
Aus eyes beneficial ownership list in tax avoidance crackdown
The Australian government is consulting on setting up and maintaining a register that would reveal the identities of the companies’ beneficial owners.
Health & Protection | 20 Feb 17
Market opportunity for critical health cover in UAE, Zurich finds
Residents of the UAE are willing to spend more on critical illness insurance cover than the global average, but remain significantly under-insured, according to a new report by Zurich International Life, Middle East.
Investors keep pouring money into US equity ETFs
Investors kept faith in US equities in January, despite the Trump rally losing steam, according to Morningstar ETF flows data.
Asset management outlook bright but technology threat lurks
Two-thirds of chief executives in the asset and wealth management industry believe technology will reshape their business over the next five years, but just 10% are prioritising the development of digital skills and capabilities within their companies.