Profiles & Comment | 29 May 15
Halley’s comet: Intermediary profile with Capstone Financial
The Capstone Financial Group was not slow to adapt to reforms permeating Hong Kong’s financial services industry.
Singapore adviser ring accused of pressuring rival out of market
Ten Singapore-based advisory firms have been issued a proposed infringement decision (PID) over claims they jointly pressured a fellow adviser to withdraw an offer for a 50% commission rebate on life insurance products.
Asian managers one step ahead in social media
Asian asset managers are ahead of the game when it comes to social media, using it more consistently than their counterparts in the US, Europe, Africa and Middle East, according to recent research.
United Kingdom | 28 May 15
Financial industry concerned over FCA complaint reforms
A user group of representatives from the UK financial services industry has expressed concerns over the additional workload and costs likely to be created by the Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed reforms to the way complaints are handled.
UAE and HK investors shunning advice
Only a small minority of investors in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong will seek financial advice this year, despite the risk of missing out on large returns, this year’s Schroders Global Investment Trends Survey has revealed.