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Future perfect: Industry leaders predict the next 10 years
As International Adviser celebrates its 10th anniversary, we have invited leading lights from across the financial services industry to offer their visions of how the next decade will pan out. In part one, we start with the chief executives and chairmen of key independent financial advisers, ranging from Globaleye’s Tim Searle and DeVere Group’s Nigel Green, to Carrick Wealth’s Craig Featherby and FEIFA’s Paul Stanfield. Watch out for more to follow in coming days.
Brooks Macdonald’s discretionary funds climb 5.5%
Brooks Macdonald Group has reported its discretionary funds under management rose 5.52% for the half year to 31 December versus the same period in 2014.
UBS WM launches UHNW Academy in Asia Pacific
UBS Wealth Management is targeting its senior ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) advisers with the launch of the investment bank’s UHNW Academy in Asia Pacific, as part of the training programme’s global roll-out.
Legal & General IM expands index funds range
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a global real estate index fund and announced the imminent launch of an emerging markets government bond index fund.
Northstar plans Middle East and Africa expansion
Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services has announced plans to begin operating in the Middle East and Africa from a new office in Dubai.