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Best Practice | 8 Nov 17
Huge commission gap between Middle East advisers and elsewhere
Nearly two thirds of financial advisers in the Middle East are still heavily reliant on upfront commissions in a much more pronounced way than other regions in the world, according to a poll in International Adviser’s regional digital editions.
UK wealth management fintech firm opens Dubai office
In its first international venture, UK-based wealth management technology company JHC Systems (JHC), has opened an outpost in Dubai.
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva Investors, VAM Funds, Robeco
Aviva Investors has appointed a head of marketing for Asia Pacific, while Vam Funds has named an investment director. A JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs alum has joined Robeco as head of global distribution and marketing.
The race for the Isle of Man’s new banking licence is on
Competition to become the first Isle of Man company to gain an Alternative Banking Regime (ABR) licence is hotting up and Capital International Group is optimistic about its chances.
Isle of Man chief minister defends tax treatment
After bearing the brunt of media scrutiny over the Paradise Papers, Isle of Man chief minister Howard Quayle has said an internal review “found no evidence of wrongdoing”.