Profiles & Comment
Phoenix Group on growing and consolidating its brood
Having bought Axa Wealth and Abbey Life in 2016, Phoenix Life chief executive Andy Moss tells International Adviser about the group’s consolidation history and how it brings all of its new business on board.
Profiles & Comment | 6 Mar 17
Bringing Spain’s financial advice up to Speed
Andrea Speed is leading by example in trying to improve the quality of advice and industry practice in Spain.
European earnings growth set to drive equities in 2017
European corporate earnings are on course to post one of their best years since the financial crisis, says Mark Denham, the new manager of the Carmignac Grande Europe Fund.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Feb 17
Ascor on leading the way ahead of South Africa’s RDR
Advisory firm Ascor has rewritten the rule book for financial advisers in South Africa, adopting a best-practice approach years ahead of the country’s imminent regulatory changes. Its co-founders believe the industry is taking great leaps forward, ensuring a more professional and client-focused future
Best Practice | 1 Feb 17
Why life insurance wrappers still benefit expats in the UAE
The benefits of life insurance wrappers still outweigh direct investment in funds for expatriate customers in the UAE despite the significant regulatory change underway, says Philip Cernik of Friends Provident International.