Retirement | 22 Jun 15
Industry figures assess ABI plan to cull pension advice safeguards
Senior industry figures have agreed that the regulatory and legal requirements around the new pension freedoms pose a problem for policyholders, but are split on the ABI urging the UK Government to scrap paid advice for those with guaranteed annuity rates.
Retirement | 22 Jun 15
HMRC confirms rules around QROPS list suspension
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that transfers made after 6 April 2015 into QROPS that are no longer featured on its overseas pensions list when it returns from suspension will not be tax-free.
UK service aims to match HNWIs and advisers in Singapore
A UK-based online service, which aims to help high net worth individuals find wealth management firms, has been launched in Singapore.
Stenham forms partnership with FEIFA
Alternative asset manager, Stenham Asset Management, has formed an alliance with the Federation of European IFAs (FEIFA), making it the latest firm to join the association’s partnership programme.
EFAMA elects new president to succed Dargnat
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has unanimously elected a new president to replace Christian Dargnat, who has sat in the role since 2013.