Best Practice | 24 Oct 17
Advisers torn over DB transfer concerns
Financial advisers are divided over their concerns around the defined benefit (DB) transfer market, according to a poll conducted by global asset manager Russell Investments.
Hong Kong tops HNW cost of living index
Hong Kong leapt to the top of a high net worth (HNW) cost of luxury living index propelled by property, fine dining and business class flights.
More IFAs on the hunt for acquisitions than selling up
IFA consolidation could be reaching a tipping point with more buyers than sellers of financial advisory businesses, according to M&A experts.
UK budget plan for ‘intergenerational fairness’ no quick fix
UK chancellor Philip Hammond’s plan to raid older workers pension relief and give young people tax breaks as part of an ‘intergenerational fairness’ agenda won’t be simple or quick to implement.
Expats told to divorce and remarry to preserve rights
A same sex couple told to divorce and remarry to preserve their rights when moving to France has highlighted a potentially huge issue for cross border couples, according to a legal expert.