Industry

Asia | 15 Jun 16

Hong Kong regulations require human involvement rather than an automated process in order to provide wealth management services, said iFast Financial (HK) chief operating officer Kelvin Yip.

Equities | 14 Jun 16

News of Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition has generated mixed views over its merit.

Products | 14 Jun 16

To be introduced in the UK in April 2017, the Lifetime Isa (Lisa) is intended to incentivise people to save for their first home, their retirement, or both. But research published by the independent Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Royal London, compares the tax-free savings scheme with its international counterparts and highlights some challenges that may arise.

Alternatives | 14 Jun 16

Manulife Asset Management, the investment management arm of Canada’s Manulife Financial Corporation, has announced plans to expand across Europe and has boosted its operations in the UK.

Platforms | 14 Jun 16

Santander, one of Britain’s largest retail banks, has launched a direct-to-consumer platform for new and existing clients in the UK as part of a wider move to expand its face-to-face advice service.