Best Practice
Best Practice | 29 Jul 16
Australian gov’t targets tax avoidance in retirement planning
The Australian Tax Office has warned domestic financial advisers that it is targeting retirement planning schemes which encourage Australians to engage in tax avoidance arrangements through their self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF).
Best Practice | 28 Jul 16
IFAs must recruit from a wider gene pool to grow business
Recruiting more diverse IFAs is key to tapping new markets and growing business, but attracting fresh blood into the industry remains a challenge, industry experts have said.
Best Practice | 27 Jul 16
Advisers using technology well see 40% rise in AUM, says report
Financial advisers making the most of technological advances have almost 40% more assets under management (AUM) than their counterparts, new research suggests.
Best Practice | 27 Jul 16
IoM plans to enforce full commission disclosure worldwide
The Isle of Man regulator has announced plans to make it mandatory for international life companies based on the island to disclose to retail customers all commissions being paid to their financial adviser.
Best Practice | 26 Jul 16
UK’s Cisi partners with Dubai University to offer courses
The UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi) is teaming up with the University of Dubai to offer students internationally recognised financial qualifications.