Globaleye
Singapore can still be a honeypot, says Globaleye’s Murphy
Despite an exodus of life companies and increasing oversight, Globaleye’s Byron Murphy says Singapore, in offering high-quality advice, remains a honeypot for IFAs.
Future perfect: Industry leaders predict the next 10 years
As International Adviser celebrates its 10th anniversary, we have invited leading lights from across the financial services industry to offer their visions of how the next decade will pan out. In part one, we start with the chief executives and chairmen of key independent financial advisers, ranging from Globaleye’s Tim Searle and DeVere Group’s Nigel Green, to Carrick Wealth’s Craig Featherby and FEIFA’s Paul Stanfield. Watch out for more to follow in coming days.
IDAD forms exclusive alliance with 8AM Global
UK-based Investment Design and Distribution (IDAD) has formed an exclusive partnership with multi-asset fund house 8AM Global and has strengthened its offshore distribution team.
SFC licence jump linked to rise in private bankers in HK
Advisers suspect the influx of applications for intermediary licences in Hong Kong is due to an increase in private bankers and asset managers in the region.
Industry to bounce back as HK settles to ILAS changes, says FPI
Demand for investment-linked assurance schemes in Hong Kong dived following January’s ban on indemnity commission, but FPI’s James Tan is confident the industry will move in a positive direction once all players are settled into the changes.