Industry
Offshore platform Novia Global set to take off
Multi-currency offshore platform Novia Global is ready to go live at the end of the month, offering a streamlined system for advisers serving expats across different jurisdictions.
BlackRock opens high income/lower risk European strategy
BlackRock has responded to investor demand for high-income and lower-risk opportunities with the unveiling of an alternative European strategy.
Tech support ‘lacking’ in Int’l life industry
IFAs, banks and clients have thrown down the gauntlet to international life companies to raise their technological game, according to a recent Friends Provident International survey.
People Moves | 16 Sep 15
Investec’s Gary Dale quits to join Old Mutual Wealth
Investec Structured Products is “actively recruiting” to replace Gary Dale as the head of intermediary sales resigns to join Old Mutual Wealth as head of advisory sales.
Retirement | 16 Sep 15
Income drawdown lost clients £160m post pension freedoms
Clients wishing to move from QROPS into a UK-based scheme to take advantage of pension liberation should take heed before rushing into income drawdown.