RDR
Tax & Regulation | 2 Nov 15
South Africa advisers should learn from UK’s RDR
South Africa’s asset managers need to learn from the UK’s Retail Distribution Review experience and work in partnership with financial advisers when implementing next year’s regulatory changes, according to Brooks Macdonald International’s business development director.
Intermediary profile: Power to the voice of South African IFAs
Ahead of RDR implementation in South Africa, IFAs would do well to consider whether to stay independent and seek other sources of revenue, or pool together to minimise governance expenses, explains Derek Smorenburg, the man behind the South African Independent Financial Advisors Association (SAIFAA).
South African ‘RDR’ is call to arms for industry
Life companies in South Africa could “run into trouble” if they do not start working on changes to their businesses soon, said a senior figure for Old Mutual, ahead of the country’s imminent Retail Distribution Review.
Investment | 25 Sep 15
RDR accelerating mega fund concentration risk: Investec AM’s Garland
One of the unforeseen consequences of RDR is that the choice of funds available to investors is narrowing, says Richard Garland, managing director, Americas and Japan client group, at Investec Asset Management.
Offshore platform Novia Global set to take off
Multi-currency offshore platform Novia Global is ready to go live at the end of the month, offering a streamlined system for advisers serving expats across different jurisdictions.