Financial advisors used to look at continuing education as a chore. Now they are talking about the importance of lifelong learning as the industry grows more complex. Today’s financial advisor can’t afford to stop learning. Barely a decade ago, most wealth managers considered continuing education an afterthought or a nuisance. Maybe they attended a conference
Google has dropped a new artificial intelligence search feature that gave users crowdsourced health advice from amateurs around the world. The company had said its launch of “What People Suggest”, which provided tips from strangers, showed “the potential of AI to transform health outcomes across the globe”. But Google has since quietly removed the feature,
India’s wealth management industry is entering a period of structural transformation. Rapid wealth creation, a rising generation of globally connected entrepreneurs, and increasingly complex cross-border financial arrangements are reshaping how affluent families approach portfolio management and long-term financial planning. In this evolving environment, wealth management firms are being required to move beyond traditional product distribution
A MAJOR acquisition has been announced in the financial sector. Brierley Hill-based Prosperity Wealth has been acquired by Fairstone, one of the UK’s fastest growing wealth management groups, in what is described as Fairstone’s largest acquisition to date. Matt Bell, head of office at Prosperity Wealth, said: “We’re really excited to become part of the
Scrolling through your social media feed and boom you find that one video. The reel that promises to cure everything. Sometimes losing weight in seven days or reversing diabetes naturally. Organic food ingredients that cure 90 per cent of cancers, regrow hair overnight or boost sexual performance with just one magical trick. Sounds exactly like what you
Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it! On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care. On 12 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International
Triad Wealth Partners, an institutional RIA that runs a TAMP program and serves as a sub-advisor for independent RIA practitioners, has had a strong run since its founding in 2023. Over about two years, the firm, an affiliate of Triad Partners, grew its AUM to over $1 billion. It now employs over a dozen investment
Howie Atkin, a volunteer with the Service User Improvement Team (SUIT) service, which supports vulnerable adults and helps recovering addicts, visited the new support group for the first time last week. He said it was an opportunity for participants “to know that we are not alone – just like the people that we work with
Many of the diseases can be serious and, in some cases, life-threatening Health officials are encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against avoidable childhood illnesses(Image: Getty) Health chiefs in the north west have issued a warning as families prepare for the Easter school holidays. It comes as scientists are seeing
Emotions impact your body’s physical responses and mental state. Managing them well can prevent negative health effects. Emotions can be divided into two categories: basic and complex. Basic emotions are associated with recognizable facial expressions and tend to happen automatically. The six basic emotions are: Joy Sadness Disgust Fear Surprise Anger Typically, these emotions are