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Best Practice | 11 Apr 16
Sarah Lord scales new heights in professional development
Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord talks about her thirst for personal and professional development, her belief in the fees-based model and her time in the United Arab Emirates, where commission is still king.
Flagstone unveils cash ‘auction’ platform for wealthy savers
High net-worth individuals in the UK can now auction their cash deposits by inviting banks to bid for their money in return for better interest rates – with some cases securing rates that are up to 50% more competitive than those advertised, according to investment management firm Flagstone.
Retirement | 8 Apr 16
Asset Allocator: Portfolios for a low growth world
UK Sipp provider AJ Bell has created three risk-rated portfolios designed to deliver returns in a low return, low interest rate and low inflation world, explains investment director Russ Mould.
Best Practice | 8 Apr 16
Transparency and technology at the forefront of change, says everyone
Deadlines to implement business changes thanks to new regulations are coming thick and fast. So how are international life companies and global intermediaries changing their business models as a result?
Swiss banks in the spotlight as Panama fallout continues
Switzerland’s financial institutions must clamp down on money laundering, the country’s financial watchdog FINMA has warned.