regulation severity cuts off ifa choice
Tightening regulation is restricting the investment choice financial advisers in Hong Kong are able to offer their clients and stifling their ability to do business, according to IFAs based in the territory.
People Moves | 23 Aug 12
ipac duo dickinson and yiu join fry group
Two of the top financial planners of iPac the Axa-owned, Hong Kong-based advisory firm that Axa pulled the plug on earlier this year have joined the Fry Group in Hong Kong, as that UK-based advisory business expands its Asia team.
Profiles & Comment | 23 Aug 12
new zealand tax amnesty introduces new rules
A recently published proposal from the New Zealand Inland Revenue has been framed as an amnesty but masks a new tax, says New Zealand barrister, Michael Reason.
United Kingdom | 22 Aug 12
fsa proposes ban on ucis
The FSA has published proposals to ban the promotion of Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (Ucis) to the vast majority of retail investors in the UK following a consultation on the products.
expats paying too much for pension transfers
UK banks are overcharging expats who transfer their British pensions to the countries they now live in, according to a recently-launched company, TransferWise, which specialises in under-cutting them.