Asia, Japan targeted as firms expand new fund launches
Fund managers Columbia Threadneedle Investments and Matthews Asia have launched equity products to tap the rising domestic demand story in the region
Retirement | 5 May 15
Defined benefits pension enquiries soar, says Mercer
Global consultancy firm, Mercer, has seen a 60% increase in the number of people wanting to know the value of their defined benefits (DB) pension scheme, driven by the introduction of the UK pension reforms on 6 April.
Ripe for business: Intermediary profile with Global Financial Consultants
In 2007, financial advisory firm Global Financial Consultants decided to uproot from its home in Sydney and move the whole company to the city state of Singapore, a place that had become ripe for business opportunities.
AFH buys national IFA in £4.1m deal
AFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of Independent Financial Services in the firm’s largest ever acquisition.
Tax & Regulation | 1 May 15
HMRC to issue new tax avoidance scheme list
HM Revenue & Customs will publish a new list of reference numbers for tax avoidance schemes which may be subject to accelerated payment notices.