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Fund fees fall across Europe – Morningstar
The average net expense ratios of European-domiciled funds have come down across the board since 2013, according to a study by Morningstar.
HK life sector faces ‘unsustainable’ growth, says report
Hong Kong’s life insurance market cannot sustain the high level of growth it has seen in recent years due to weak domestic demand and new regulations imposed by the Chinese government, a report by credit rating firm A.M. Best has found.
Retirement | news 17 Aug 16
Scam warning over regulated advisers in pension lib schemes
Pension liberation scams are increasingly being endorsed by FCA-regulated financial advisers, advocacy group Pension Life has warned.
UK tech disruption, protected funds boost Praemium’s results
A strong UK performance, innovative products, and staying ahead of the technology curve all combined to give Praemium “a really good year”, chief executive Michael Ohanessian told International Adviser in an exclusive interview.
Best Practice | news 17 Aug 16
Advisers face hefty fines in HMRC tax avoidance crackdown
Tax advisers and accountants in the UK who help clients avoid paying tax could face fines of 100% of the tax avoided, according to new proposals being considered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).