Fixed Income | 14 Aug 17
Why global bonds work as ‘a hedge against equity market risk’
Improving economic conditions are likely to create pockets of value in parts of the global bond market, according to Morningstar.
The challenge to advisers posed by low cost platform rivals
When Vanguard UK announced a 50% reduction in its UK closed-platform fee structure for online clients recently, it certainly caused a stir, says Paul Gambles, managing director of Thailand-based MBMG Group.
Zurich sees Asia Pacific revival in Q2 life sales
Zurich Insurance Group reported a double-digit pick-up in growth of its life business across the Asia Pacific region during the second quarter, which helped to offset falling sales in parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Best Practice | 7 Aug 17
Int’l implications of the UK’s residence nil rate band
The new Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) could have some complicated domicile-related ‘international’ aspects to consider, explains Graeme Robb, technical manager for the Prudential.
Best Practice | 7 Aug 17
Three key ways to take financial planning forward: Carrington
In the latest of a series of insights from financial advisers across the world, Mike Hodges, managing director of UK-based Carrington Investments, sets out three initiatives his firm is taking to build the business along best practice lines.