Best Practice | 16 Apr 18

With advisers and life companies rushing to embrace technology to boost their clients’ user experience, a survey from PwC has found that the majority of consumers want more human interaction in future, not less.

Investment | 16 Apr 18

On top of volatility, the threat of a trade war and tense global relations with Russia, investors can add concerns that global GDP growth may have peaked to their list of investment worries, deVere Group’s Tom Elliott has warned.

Asia | 16 Apr 18

The group executive of advice at financial services giant AMP has admitted the firm intentionally misled Australia’s regulator over fees, as the Royal Commission into banking, superannuation and financial services targets financial advice.

Commodities | 16 Apr 18

The private office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family of Dubai, has teamed up with Indian entrepreneur and property developer Amit Lakhanpal, to launch a joint venture which will offer diamond trading using Blockchain technology.

Companies | 16 Apr 18

An investigation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission identified serious instances of governance and operational failings at Guernsey-based trust company Richmond Fiduciary Group, resulting in a fine of £45,500 ($64,759, €52,508).