United Kingdom | 9 Jun 15
IFA use of DFMs to grow, but service quality key- Investec
A significant majority of advisers expect the demand for bespoke discretionary fund management services to rise in the next few years, but only those that offer high levels of service quality are likely to survive, research by Investec Wealth and Investment shows.
Withers launches Japanese tax practice
International law firm Withers has launched a Japanese tax practice in Tokyo as it looks to continue its growth in Asia.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
FCA outlines process for dealing with insistent clients
The UK’s financial watchdog has published a paper outlining whether an adviser would be liable for losses when dealing with clients who insist on taking action against their advice.
Singapore firms could face global regulator probes
International regulators will be allowed to investigate the Singapore-based subsidiaries of multi-national advisory firms under new guidelines set out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Most advisers prefer a successor to a sale on retirement -Russell
Financial advisers would prefer to find a successor that can take on their business when they retire, rather than pursue a sale, new research from Russell Investments suggests.