Retirement | 20 Dec 16
Providers cautious about abolishing Rops ‘advice safeguard’
Providers of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) have voiced concerns over the UK’s plan to scrap the advice safeguard for expats, with some arguing that the move may create a “consumer protection gap”.
Allfunds plans Asian expansion from new Singapore hub
Mutual funds platform operator Allfunds Bank has announced plans to expand across Asia by launching an operational hub in Singapore to service a new local business, which will open early next year, as well as businesses in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Top challenges facing global IFAs in 2017
Advisers around the world give their views on how regulation, M&A activity and technology will affect their business in 2017.
PEOPLE MOVES: Aegon, First Names Group, Amundi
The chief executive of Aegon Central & Eastern Europe is to retire in 2017, with the Dutch insurer announcing additional senior leadership changes. First Names Group has a new managing director of its Singapore business, while Amundi has appointed a deputy director to oversee the merger with Pioneer Investments.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Dec 16
Dodgy carbon credit trio struck off after investors lose £3m
Three former directors of a carbon credit scheme have been banned for a total of 44 years after investors in the fraudulent investment lost almost £3m ($3.7m, €3.5m), the UK’s Insolvency Service (IS) has revealed.