Asia
Asia fund flows boost SJP results
St James’s Place Asia boosted gross new funds by 51% in the first six months of 2018, helping to push group gross inflows to £7.9bn ($10.4bn, €8.9bn), an increase of 15% compared with the first half of 2017.
Australia looks to rate 1,800 adviser licensees
In a bid to restore faith in the country’s financial services industry, the Australian government is considering a proposal that will rate 1,800 financial advice licensees.
Independent advisers move up as Asia private banks retreat
The high minimum amount to open a private bank account is creating opportunities for small boutique wealth managers, according to Simon Parfitt, director at Hong Kong-based Pyrmont Wealth Management.
Only 1% of consumers using robo-advice
Despite many fintech firms proclaiming robo-advice growth, a major survey by GlobalData has revealed that, across the generations, only 1% of consumers are using the technology to invest.
Top retirement hotspots for British expats
While many in the UK may want to retire abroad, without the right planning or financial advice they may find themselves falling foul of local tax laws, warns Retirement Advantage.