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Tackling the offshore return conundrum from South Africa
“One of the biggest challenges I have faced as an adviser in South Africa in the past few years is generating a positive return for clients from international equities,” says Mark Jurgens, head of the Jurgens Group.
IFA bdhSterling denies a fall in demand for Rops
The director of the newly-rebranded bdhSterling has revealed that the advisory firm has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients looking transfer their pension into a recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops).
Best Practice | news 26 Oct 16
UK regulator looks to redefine its future scope
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun a consultation with the finance industry to identify which areas of regulation it should focus its resources on in the future.
Macro Views | news 26 Oct 16
GSAM sees `expansion phase’ where others see stagnation
Risk assets remain attractive as central banks shift policy and investor sentiment based on market fundamentals starts to return, said Neill Nuttall, co-chief investment officer of the global portfolio solutions group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Middle East | news 26 Oct 16
Kuwait rejects a separate insurance regulator
Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has rejected a proposal to establish a separate body to oversee the insurance industry, despite wide-sweeping reforms to sector’s capital adequacy requirements.