United Kingdom | 27 Apr 12
most ifas will not offer self directed service
More than two-thirds of advisers do not expect to offer a self-directed service to clients after the Retail Distribution Review takes effect at the start of 2013, according to a poll of 614 financial intermediaries by one of the largest UK investment platforms.
North America | 26 Apr 12
us financial planners group says make do better
Building on the existing regulatory infrastructure for overseeing Americas financial advisers would be better than introducing new legislation of the kind introduced this week by House Finance Services Committee chairman Spencer Bachus and Rep Carolyn McCarthy, a group claiming to represent nearly 75,000 US financial planners said.
North America | 26 Apr 12
us may join uk australia and singapore
US lawmakers have introduced new legislation aimed at boosting the standards of advice on offer from Americas advisory industry, following in the footsteps of the UK, Australia and Singapore.
natwest intl uk europe for structured bond
NatWest International Personal Banking has launched a four and a half year structured deposit with 100% capital protection if held until maturity.
United Kingdom | 26 Apr 12
omam uk and sig to combine businesses
Old Mutual Asset Managers UK and Skandia Investment Group are to be combined into a single business.