Five Autumn Budget predictions
With chancellor Philip Hammond poised to release the government’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday, International Adviser has spoken to experts from Old Mutual Wealth, RSM, Mazars, Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth and Aegon to get their budget predictions.
Best Practice | 20 Nov 17
Advisers still misleading public with fake credentials
Almost two thirds of financial advisers listed on online directory Unbiased are misleading the public with false credentials, a figure that has not improved since the last time the review was carried out 18 months ago, according to new research by a consumer watchdog.
Hong Kong regulator restricts use of ‘independent’
Hong Kong will introduce a code of conduct that will restrict asset management intermediaries from being able to use the term “independent” if they receive benefits from other parties.
United Kingdom | 17 Nov 17
Financial adviser’s killer ordered to pay £1
A killer who abducted, tortured and murdered a financial adviser has been ordered to pay the Crown £1 ($1.32, €1.12).
PEOPLE MOVES: OMGI, Manulife, First Names
The London Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has appointed a head of department, while a Newton Investment alum joins Old Mutual Global Investors as head of responsible investment, and a restructure at Jersey firm has reportedly lead to several job losses.