Best Practice
Best Practice | 23 Nov 17
Analysis: Advisers assemble to battle Brexit
Collaboration between advisers in the UK and Europe will be key post Brexit, with the EFPA’s first initiative being to ensure that IFAs will be able to convert their UK qualifications into European diplomas.
Global life premiums growth led by Asia acceleration
Global life premiums growth in 2018 and 2019 will continue to be carried by the strong performance of emerging markets, in particular China, as advanced markets continue to experience sluggish growth, according to a report by Credit Suisse.
Best Practice | 23 Nov 17
Clients in jeopardy as UK advisers drift towards greater risk
UK investors in balanced portfolios could lose as much as 20% following a significant market correction as financial advisers gravitate towards higher risk profiles within their standard portfolios, according to Natixis Investment Managers’ latest UK Portfolio Barometer.
Best Practice | 23 Nov 17
International Adviser Best Practice Adviser Awards Middle East 2017
The winners in the Middle East for International Adviser’s Best Practice Adviser Awards 2017 series were revealed on 22 November at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai.
Best Practice | 22 Nov 17
Budget: Little pension change a ‘welcome respite’
It is “business as usual” for UK pensions as no major changes were included in the Autumn Budget by chancellor Philip Hammond, although some small tweaks were made to the lifetime allowance, asset management and the personal income allowance.