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Transparency and technology at the forefront of change, says everyone

Best Practice | 8 Apr 16

Transparency and technology at the forefront of change, says everyone

Deadlines to implement business changes thanks to new regulations are coming thick and fast. So how are international life companies and global intermediaries changing their business models as a result?

How to gain from exposure to alternative investments

Alternatives | 7 Apr 16

How to gain from exposure to alternative investments

Vaqar Zuberi, head of research at Mirabaud Asset Management, talks about the benefits of having alternative investments in portfolios.

Advisers must ‘upskill’ for ME retirement liability issue

Best Practice | 4 Apr 16

Advisers must ‘upskill’ for ME retirement liability issue

The majority of employers in the Middle East do not set aside specific assets to cover their end of service benefit (EOSB) liabilities, according to a survey by Zurich Global Life’s Middle East and Africa division.

UK academies launch best practice workshops

Best Practice | 1 Apr 16

UK academies launch best practice workshops

With advisers scrambling to stay up-to-date with an ever-changing market, SimplyBiz and Bankhall have both announced that they will host UK workshops aimed at supporting advisers’ ongoing development.

Code of good practice launched

Best Practice | 30 Mar 15

Code of good practice launched

A code of good practice for combating pension scams has been released by a UK industry group, with additional consultation coming from the QROPS sector.