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Best Practice | 20 Jun 18
Adviser profitability thrives in a post-RDR world
The good times are rolling for UK financial advisers, at least, that is, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent Data Bulletin.
Best Practice | 19 Jun 18
Why the GDPR affects advisers and their clients – no matter where they are based
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest overhaul of European data protection and privacy law for more than 20 years. It came into force on 25 May 2018 and is designed to harmonise data privacy laws across Europe, improve data security and reinforce the obligations of organisations that hold and store data.
Best Practice | 19 Jun 18
Top 5 tips for reducing your IHT bill
With HM Revenue & Customs’ take from inheritance tax climbing steadily, Canaccord’s head of wealth planning gives his top five measures to mitigate its effect.
Allegations hit South Africa adviser exam body
Following claims of irregularities, advisers will no longer be able to sit exams with the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) of Southern Africa.
CISI launches first Africa office
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi) has opened its first African office in Nairobi, Kenya.