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Best Practice | 28 Jul 17
Revised UK managers regime to expose ‘reckless’ IFA firms
The Financial Conduct Authority’s extension of its Senior Managers Regime to almost all regulated companies in the UK will help weed out “reckless and criminal firms”, financial adviser support firm SimplyBiz Group said.
PEOPLE MOVES: Pakistan, Old Mutual Wealth, Jupiter
The Panama Papers fallout continues with the prime minister of Pakistan resigning. Old Mutual Wealth has hired an investment specialist to support advisers, while Jupiter’s head of Middle East & Africa has left the company.
Barcelona striker Neymar cleared in $20m tax evasion case
Brazilian football star Neymar has been cleared of any criminal charges in a long-running tax evasion case in Brazil, with the judge citing a “lack of just cause”.
Best Practice | 27 Jul 17
Life insurance sales growth an opportunity for advisers
Searches and applications for life insurance in the UK have risen over the past year, which contradicts conventional wisdom that in tougher economic and political times like these protection sales take a downturn and creates an opportunity for advisers.
UK wealth managers hit a crossroad on path to growth
If traditional UK wealth managers want to stay alive, they must find their unique selling points, invest in technology and pursue inorganic growth strategies, according to a report from SEI Wealth Platform.