Asia | 6 Feb 15

Manulife Asia has merged its wealth and asset management divisions in order to target $19trn worth of untapped cash deposits throughout the region.

Companies | 5 Feb 15

A financial adviser has won a long-standing battle against deVere UK to return £190,000 to his clients after the multi-national advisory firm mis-sold high-risk products.

Africa | 5 Feb 15

Two double taxation agreements (DTAs) involving Kenya, South Africa and Mauritius have been set back a year after Kenya failed to complete the final step in the proceeds.

Industry | 5 Feb 15

Assets under management in the UK wealth and asset management sectors are expected to rise 6.5% per year between 2015 and 2018, EY said in a recent ITEM Club financial services forecast.

Companies | 4 Feb 15

Low quality stocks have led the recovery in the US so far, with QE contributing to excess liquidity, however higher quality although perhaps “unglamorous stocks” will see a resurgence according to Hermes’ Mark Sherlock.