Investment | 26 Oct 16
Around 40% of US advisers back neither presidential candidate
More than 40% of financial advisers in the US believe neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump will have a positive impact on the stock market, the bond market, or the global economy after the new president is announced next month.
Retirement | 26 Oct 16
HMRC data shows £7.6bn withdrawn since UK pension reforms
Nearly £7.6bn ($9.2bn, €8.5bn) has been paid out of UK pensions since reforms came into effect in April last year, according to the latest figures published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Tackling the offshore return conundrum from South Africa
“One of the biggest challenges I have faced as an adviser in South Africa in the past few years is generating a positive return for clients from international equities,” says Mark Jurgens, head of the Jurgens Group.
IFA bdhSterling denies a fall in demand for Rops
The director of the newly-rebranded bdhSterling has revealed that the advisory firm has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients looking transfer their pension into a recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops).
Best Practice | 25 Oct 16
UK advisers set to overhaul business models under Mifid II
Over a half of UK advisers believe additional regulatory and compliance demands when Mifid II comes into effect will force them to review their business models, according to Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I).