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Technology | news 29 Jul 15
Australia’s ASIC moves to free up digital disclosure methods
Australia’s financial regulator has updated its guidelines on product disclosures to improve the ability of financial services firms to use digital channels and to encourage the use of more innovative communication strategies.
Retirement | news 29 Jul 15
Concept Group challenges Aegon pension fraud report
International pension provider, Concept Group, has hit back at a recent report from Aegon, which claimed that 80% of overseas pension transfer requests were fraudulent.
Rowan Dartington sale to SJP to boost Ardan appeal
Rowan Dartington’s acquisition by UK wealth manager St James’s Place for £34m in cash will boost the appeal of its platform, Ardan International, to financial advisers and help expand its business in Asia, the company’s chairman said.
Retirement | news 29 Jul 15
Gov’t considers scrapping ‘regressive’ HNWI pension relief
UK pensions minister Ros Altmann has confirmed that the Government is considering the abolishment of the remaining “regressive” pension tax relief for high earners after slashing the benefits in last month’s Budget.
United Kingdom | news 29 Jul 15
RSA share price rises as Zurich Insurance eyes takeover
The Zurich Insurance Group is considering a bid for UK-listed RSA Insurance.