Regions
Over 80% of advice firms globally lack a ‘defined M&A strategy’
But nearly half want to execute a merger or acquisition over the next 24 months
Standard Chartered wants to grow Asia wealth business
‘Emerging affluent’ market represents a ‘sweet space’ for the bank
IFA firm acquires Surrey-based financial planning business
Deal adds around £250m assets under management to the group
Regulatory fines in Malta skyrocketed in 2020
While supervisory inspections increased by 84% in 12 months
JP Morgan buys UK robo-adviser
As part of the US giant’s plans to roll out a digital bank in Britain later this year