Fixed Income | 19 Feb 18

Global dividends reached a record high in 2017, boosted by a strengthening world economy and rising corporate confidence, according to Janus Henderson.

Tax & Technical | 19 Feb 18

HM Revenue & Customs has reported a surprise drop in the annual tax enveloped dwellings (ATED) take, which is payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property valued at £500,000 or above.

Best Practice | 19 Feb 18

The number of providers offering drawdown has gone up since the pension vehicle was first introduced in the UK in 1995, but differences in quality of service and charges can be substantial, warns Hargreaves Lansdown, which has offered seven tips to compare providers.

Companies | 19 Feb 18

Sanlam UK has continued its expansion by acquiring financial planning firm Grennan Advisers, adding £60m of assets under management (AUM).

Best Practice | 19 Feb 18

The majority of UK adults want stricter rules put in place to ensure their pension pots are secure, according to research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).