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Technology | news 22 Mar 16
Australian regulator to provide ‘robo-advice’ guidance
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) has released a draft of its proposed guidance on providing digital financial product advice services, or robo-advice, to retail clients.
Alternatives | news 21 Mar 16
Contrarian funds the top performers in 2016 – FundCalibre
Contrarian investments have been the best performing funds since the start of the year, according to research firm FundCalibre.
DBS front runner for Barclay’s HK and Singapore wealth units
Singapore’s DBS Group is reported to be the front runner to buy Barclay’s Hong Kong and Singapore private wealth units, reports the Straits Times.
Boal & Co lowers Qrops fees
International pensions provider Boal & Co has cut fees across its Qrops range following feedback from introducers.
Standard Life’s 1825 buys two firms in a week
Standard Life’s wholly-owned financial planning business, 1825, has agreed to acquire Scottish corporate and wealth management advice business Munro Partnership, having agreed to acquire Norwich-based Almary Green last week.