People Moves | 21 Mar 13
threadneedle promotes ring to distribution
Threadneedle Investments has promoted Nick Ring to head of distribution and as a member of its business executive committee.
Profiles & Comment | 21 Mar 13
three reasons osbornes 2013 budget will
Gerry Brown, technical manager of Prudential, says in years to come, George Osborne's 2013 Budget might come to be regarded as one of the most memorable Budgets – at least from an "offshore" perspective.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Mar 13
aus govt to enshrine law financial adviser terms
The Australian Government has this week tabled legislation that will define in law the terms 'financial planner' and 'financial adviser', setting the regulatory pace for the rest of the world.
Retirement | 21 Mar 13
bbc to look at pension liberation schemes
A month after the UK’s Pensions Regulator announced a campaign aimed at cracking down on companies that entice Britons to access their pension pots before the age of 55, BBC Radio 4 is to broadcast a 28-minute programme on the subject.
pacific sun advisors acquitted of issuing ads
Pacific Sun Advisors and its director Andrew Pieter Mantel have been acquitted over four counts of issuing advertisements to promote a collective investment scheme without the authorization of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).