Industry
Vanguard cuts levy on LifeStrategy ETFs as price war rages
Vanguard has added another chapter to the fund price war by cutting the initial levy from its LifeStrategy range of index-linked funds.
Retirement | 30 Jul 15
Life companies recommend trusts after UK disinheritance case
The case of a woman who secured £164,000 from her mother’s will despite being excluded from it has led the life industry to recommend trusts as a more secure way to distribute wealth upon death.
Singapore reaches out for financial industry advice
As Hong Kong develops strong market links with China, Singapore’s new financial centre advisory panel hopes to chart strategies for the Lion City’s own future.
Technology | 29 Jul 15
Australia’s ASIC moves to free up digital disclosure methods
Australia’s financial regulator has updated its guidelines on product disclosures to improve the ability of financial services firms to use digital channels and to encourage the use of more innovative communication strategies.
Retirement | 29 Jul 15
Concept Group challenges Aegon pension fraud report
International pension provider, Concept Group, has hit back at a recent report from Aegon, which claimed that 80% of overseas pension transfer requests were fraudulent.