Industry
Tax & Regulation | 19 Feb 16
FCA calls for advisers to be more diligent
Many financial advisers are not doing enough to “challenge the status quo” around the products and services they offer to clients, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Aegon platform business surges in pension ‘perfect storm’
Aegon’s UK platform business has benefited significantly from the pensions freedoms announced in April, the firm said.
Australia’s AMP gets profit boost from wealth management
A strong performance from its wealth management arm helped Australian insurance group AMP boost profits by 10% in the year to 31 December 2015.
Investment | 18 Feb 16
Demands on investment managers rising: CFA survey
Retail and institutional investors share the view that financial professionals are falling short on the issues of fees, transparency, and performance, according to a new survey by the CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals. The institute surveyed 3,312 retail investors from 10 countries and 502 institutional investors from six countries between October and November 2015.
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People Moves | 18 Feb 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Neuberger, Columbia Threadneedle, Source…
Neuberger Berman announced a senior EMEA appointment, as Columbia Threadneedle reported a departure. ETF provider Source made 17 promotions; while Davy Asset Management added two new faces.