Qrops cull expected in shock second suspension of UK list
HM Revenue & Customs is to temporarily suspend its list of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) for a second time on 2 June, signalling a further cull amid a drastic overhaul of overseas pension transfers.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Apr 17
Fraudster who ran £8.5m spread betting scam banned for 12 years
A British scammer, who ran a failed spread betting scheme, has been banned by a UK court from acting as a company director for 12 years.
Aviva takes full control of Vietnam life company joint venture
Aviva’s life insurance joint venture in Vietnam has become a wholly-owned subsidiary after the UK insurer acquired the entire 50% share capital of its former partner, VietinBank.
PEOPLE MOVES: Citi, Guardian Wealth, Brewin Dolphin
Citi Private Bank has named two heads of investment for Asia Pacific, with GWM Investment Management adding a senior wealth manager in London. Brewin Dolphin’s Jersey office has a new head.
Europe ex UK equities to watch based on their three-year record
The following funds have been among the best performers within European ex UK equities over the past three years to the end of February 2017, according to Morningstar.