Brewin Dolphin in ‘hiring mode’ amid profit drop
Undeterred by a sharp drop in pre-tax profits, Brewin Dolphin unveiled plans to expand its discretionary business and said it remains in ‘hiring mode’.
Tax & Regulation | 19 May 16
Ex-Keydata employee banned by FCA but escapes £200k fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned and publicly censured the former compliance officer of disgraced investment firm Keydata.
People Moves | 19 May 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Friends Provident Int’l, Zurich, Axa…
FPI has confirmed the departure of Singapore managing director Chris Gill and named his replacement. Zurich has made several senior changes of late, including handing the reins of its MEA Global Life business to Walter Jopp. Axa France’s chief executive and chairman is to depart, while Deutsche Bank’s co-chairman of the management board is to step down but will continue to support the bank in a different role.
Hansard International launches new ‘I Want To….’ campaign
Hansard International has launched a new campaign which highlights how the company is engaging with brokers and offering modern, practical solutions for them and their clients.
Best Practice | 19 May 16
IFAs have ‘no clue’ on pensions – Bank of England economist
The Bank of England’s chief economist Andy Haldane has said that financial advisers have “no clue” about pensions, while admitting that he himself cannot make the “remotest sense” of them.