Tax & Regulation | 4 Sep 17
Aussie watchdog turns spotlight on IFA remuneration practices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) plans to build consumer trust in financial advice by focusing on remuneration and incentives practices within the industry.
India PM urges taxman to use data analytics to curb avoidance
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said that tax administrators should use data analytics to track undeclared wealth and set clear targets for improving tax administration by 2022.
Non-linked life premiums dip in HK as linked rise sharply
Non-linked individual life and annuity premiums were down in the first half of 2017, while linked life business rose sharply by 158.8%, latest figures from the newly launched Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) show.
Investment | 4 Sep 17
Analysis: Why cash ISAs have lost their shine
Cash Isas are on the wane while the amount of money pumped into stocks and shares Isas is growing, but why is this and who is responsible?
Investment | 4 Sep 17
Finding some balance in the active vs passive debate
Passive investments have become a more popular recommendation for advisers and portfolio managers in recent years. But are passives always the best option for investors, or is active management a better approach?