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Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
US releases first set of guidelines for adviser reforms
The US Department of Labor has issued its first set of guidelines on the fiduciary rule, set to go live in April, which will require specialist retirement advisers to put their client’s interests first.
Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
Investment body calls for greater focus on client outcomes
A new research paper is calling on the investment industry to shift from a performance-driven culture to one that is purpose-driven, to ensure better alignment of its interests with those of clients.
Best Practice | 31 Oct 16
Senior adviser quits with team of five to join Holborn Assets
Dubai-based senior wealth manager Nicholas Thompson has left Finsbury Associates and joined rival firm Holborn Assets as one of its senior partners, along with five new advisers.
Best Practice | 26 Oct 16
UK regulator looks to redefine its future scope
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun a consultation with the finance industry to identify which areas of regulation it should focus its resources on in the future.
Best Practice | 25 Oct 16
UK advisers set to overhaul business models under Mifid II
Over a half of UK advisers believe additional regulatory and compliance demands when Mifid II comes into effect will force them to review their business models, according to Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I).