Hong Kong’s total assets under management soar 30% in 2017
Bond, equity and mixed asset funds registered for sale in Hong Kong were up in double-digit percentages in 2017, capping a buoyant year for the special administrative region’s mutual fund industry, according to the December quarterly report from the Securities and Futures Commission.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative
Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Public IFA register resurrected amid British Steel scandal
In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Regulators make ready to clean up the industry
A more rigorous approach by regulators is under way in jurisdictions around the world, aimed at tackling malpractice by financial advisers and others within the financial services industry.
Investment | 23 Feb 18
Standard Life Aberdeen reports £31bn outflows
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) has reported outflows of £31bn (€35.2bn $43.3bn) in its first annual results as a combined entity following the £11bn merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management last year.