Sales of life products in Singapore grow by 15%
Singapore’s life insurance industry continued to grow in the fourth quarter of last year driven by rising sales in annual premium products, latest figures show.
Firms lining up to buy Old Mutual’s US asset management stake
Old Mutual is in talks to sell a stake in its US asset management unit following approaches from China’s HNA group.
SJP slammed over ‘commission-style’ rewards for advisers
St James’s Place, one of Britain’s biggest wealth managers, has come under fire for paying its advisers using an ‘air miles’ type system which rewards them with trips and jewellery for bringing in high levels of client investment.
Alexander Beard launches euro Sipp for British expats in France
International IFA firm Alexander Beard has unveiled a euro-denominated self-invested personal pension (Sipp) aimed at British expats living in France.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Feb 17
Ascor on leading the way ahead of South Africa’s RDR
Advisory firm Ascor has rewritten the rule book for financial advisers in South Africa, adopting a best-practice approach years ahead of the country’s imminent regulatory changes. Its co-founders believe the industry is taking great leaps forward, ensuring a more professional and client-focused future