United Kingdom | 27 Jun 14
post rdr adviser world struck by costs
Regulations should be pared down and costs reduced to foster a competitive and sustainable adviser market, a report compiled by APFA revealed.
Universal Life policies in vogue to pay less tax
Universal Life insurance products are growing in popularity as advisers look for ways to mitigate potential taxes for their high-net-worth clients who own UK property.
IFAs face limited product choice in Europe
Advisers in Europe are being forced to offer clients a limited choice of products because many life companies have exited the region to seek more profitable and less heavily regulated markets further east.
North America | 26 Jun 14
Spotlight on FATCA
After four long years of preparation, early resistance and a fair amount of controversy, FATCA, the most far reaching piece of tax evasion legislation ever to have been enacted, has come into force.
Barclays accused of fraud and deceit
The New York Attorney General is suing Barclays over the operation of its so-called dark pool electronic trading division, alleging that investors were left exposed to predatory trading practices.