Chinese retail boom defies slowdown fears, says Fidelity
Despite resources such as oil, gas and coal being “negatively hit by the slowdown in growth in China”, it’s not all doom and gloom as Chinese consumers “continue to buy more than ever”, according to a recent report published by Fidelity International.
Macro Views | 30 Mar 16
ANALYSIS: Yellen reminds markets the Fed is in charge
Janet Yellen’s Economic Club of New York speech provided a timely reminder that nobody can move markets like central bankers.
Financial services complaints down
Financial services firms in the UK received 2.11 million new complaints between July and December 2015, a decrease of 1.4% compared with the previous six months, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Tax & Regulation | 30 Mar 16
CGT reforms a ‘real boost’ to UK non-doms, says Old Mutual
Reforms announced by chancellor George Osborne earlier this month could mean that non-UK domiciles are thousands of pounds better off if they hold onto their overseas assets until after they change their status, Rachael Griffin, the financial planning expert at Old Mutual Wealth, has said.
Retirement | 30 Mar 16
Almost £6bn withdrawn after UK pension reform, reports ABI
Nearly £6bn ($8.6bn, €7.6bn) has been paid out of UK pensions since reforms came into effect in April last year, according to the latest figures published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).