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HK investors prefer commission-based model, survey finds
Investors in Hong Kong still prefer a commission-based charging structure when it comes to paying for wealth management services, while their mainland Chinese counterparts are increasingly opting for a fee-based model, according to the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA).
Multi Asset | news 23 Jan 17
Rising volatility likely to dominate multi-asset income return
The growing potential for market volatility is making defensive securities more attractive and could make 2017 the year investors are best off in low risk income generating assets, said one top multi-asset fund manager.
Tax & Regulation | news 23 Jan 17
73-year-old London broker jailed in £1.2m Ponzi scheme
A former Charles Stanley stockbroker was jailed for six years after pleading guilty to conning investors, including some of his friends, out of £1.2m ($1.5m, €1.4m) in a Ponzi scheme.
Gibraltar ups due diligence for stock exchange approval
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) is giving companies the option to undergo third party commercial due diligence, as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of Brexit.
South African IFA firm kicks off adviser internship programme
Cape Town-headquartered IFA firm Carrick Wealth has launched an internship programme for university graduates as part of the Carrick Development Academy (CDA) Graduate Programme.