Africa | 29 Dec 17

The establishment of new financial regulators and an overhaul of tax exemptions for expats were some of the top read stories by our South African audience in 2017. To see the others click through the slides.

Asia | 28 Dec 17

A new multi-wrapper platform, China’s asset management industry topping $7.5trn and a Hong Kong IFA firm having its office raided were some of the top stories for our audience in Asia in 2017. Click through the slides to see the others.

Companies | 27 Dec 17

A new family tax in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi’s biggest ever scam and the UAE pushing ahead with a major life industry overhaul were some of the most read stories by our Middle East audience in 2017. To see the others, click through the slides.

Best Practice | 22 Dec 17

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Last Word. We will take a holiday break.

Europe | 22 Dec 17

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) is urging regulators to work with the industry to rectify “serious issues” in new rules, due to come in to force in January 2018, that are designed to enhance investors’ understanding of retail investment products.