Best Practice | 23 Mar 18
How the shift to ongoing commission impacts investment advice
In any service industry, the question of ‘when?’ can be just as important as ‘how much?’ when it comes to remuneration, explains Danny Knight, director at Old Mutual Wealth Multi-Asset.
UK and Aussie regulators ink enhanced fintech agreement
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission have signed an enhanced fintech cooperation agreement.
Woodford defends fund dumped from income sector
Neil Woodford has defended his UK Equity Income fund’s strategy, saying it remains in the best interests of investors despite being kicked out of the Investment Association’s UK Equity Income sector.
Dismay at South Africa’s 17% adviser exam pass rate
Only 17% of South Africa’s financial planning students managed to pass the Financial Planning Institute’s (FPI) professional competency examination (PCE) in February, a figure that has caused shock for universities and students throughout the country.
Italy unveils attractive tax regime for global wealthy
The land of ‘la dolce vita’ has unveiled an attractive tax proposition for high net worths looking to settle in Italy.