Industry
IVCM targets int’l investors with relaunched New Zealand Rops
IVCM, formerly Brooklands Pensions, is reopening its New Zealand recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) and will include funds managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management and Vanguard Investments Australia.
Best Practice | 22 Aug 16
ANALYSIS: Woodford’s bold move puts pressure on whole industry
The peers of star UK fund manager Neil Woodford have once again been caught off guard by a bold move from Britain’s best known investor.
Canada Life premiums jump 50% amid soaring fund sales
Canada Life’s second quarter premiums rose by more than 50% compared to the previous year due to a surge in the sale of funds, figures from its parent company Great-West Life show.
UK to tighten IHT rules on non-dom offshore properties
The British government plans to extend its inheritance tax (IHT) rules to cover properties held by non-domiciled residents in an offshore entity.
Best Practice | 22 Aug 16
Using advisers makes Australians feel more retirement ready
Australians using financial planners or advisers are almost four times more likely to feel financially prepared for their retirement than those who don’t.