Commission
Best Practice | 1 Dec 16
Australia passes law to slash upfront life commissions
The Australian government has passed a law that will significantly reduce the upfront commissions paid on life insurance products and cap ongoing charges.
Singapore’s 55% commission cap ‘good news’ for some advisers
The impact of Singapore’s 55% cap on commission payments may not be as severe or restrictive as once thought, and may even see some advisers slightly better off, an industry source told International Adviser.
Hong Kong regulator pushes for fee transparency
Fund distributors in Hong Kong will have to disclose any monetary benefits they receive prior to, or at the point, of sale, under new proposals from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Tax & Regulation | 29 Sep 16
UK advisers must record calls under new FCA Mifid II rules
Financial advisers in the UK may be required to record phone calls to clients under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals regarding Mifid II, which also looks at extending the RDR commission ban for portfolio managers.
France, Germany and Italy against EU-wide ban on commission
France, Germany and Italy are against introducing a complete ban on commission in their financial services industries despite pressure from the EU, according to Michael Lodhi, chairman of dual headquartered Paris and Barcelona-based Spectrum IFA Group.