Industry
Swiss bank CEO switches allegiance from Baer to Pictet
High-profile chief executive Boris Collardi is switching Swiss banks, quitting Julius Baer for arch rivals Pictet.
Best Practice | 27 Nov 17
Soap opera praised for investment fraud storyline
Anti-fraud campaigners have welcomed a story arc in the world’s longest-running drama series that highlights the dangers of investment fraud.
How peer review improves advice
Putting every piece of advice through its “four eyes approach” ensures quality and healthy debate, David Benskin, director of Strabens Hall Hong Kong, told International Adviser.
Best Practice | 24 Nov 17
UK investigates ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
The UK Government is launching an inquiry into collective defined contribution pension schemes, also known as defined ambition, which are commonplace in the Netherlands, Canada and Denmark but not yet permitted in the UK.
PEOPLE MOVES: Globaleye, HSBC, Franklin Templeton
Globaleye Singapore has appointed a chief investment officer, while one of HSBC’s most senior investment bankers has resigned and Franklin Templeton has promoted a head of distribution for France and the Benelux region.