Industry
Independent advisers move up as Asia private banks retreat
The high minimum amount to open a private bank account is creating opportunities for small boutique wealth managers, according to Simon Parfitt, director at Hong Kong-based Pyrmont Wealth Management.
Retirement | 30 Jul 18
Phoenix Life named and shamed over pension transfers
Insurer Phoenix Life levies the highest pension transfer exit fees and pensions consultancy Xafinity is the slowest to process transfers, a survey has revealed.
Only 1% of consumers using robo-advice
Despite many fintech firms proclaiming robo-advice growth, a major survey by GlobalData has revealed that, across the generations, only 1% of consumers are using the technology to invest.
Best Practice | 30 Jul 18
The benefits of a Family Investment Company
People wanting to protect and maintain control of family wealth are increasingly turning to family investment companies. Ravi Francis, senior associate solicitor at Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth outlines the benefits and drawbacks of using such a structure.
Commodities | 30 Jul 18
Failed Columna Fund investigator sets up task force
A Swiss-based private partnership created to help those who have suffered losses of assets and money from financial companies has launched a task force to recover money from the failed Columna Commodities Fund.