Financial services must be part of EU/UK trade deal, says FCA
The EU recently proposed a single trade agreement with the United States, so there is no reason it cannot have one with the UK post-Brexit, according to the chief executive of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Asian investors in London property risking hefty IHT bills
Overseas investment into the London residential new-build property market is dominated by Asian investors who may be overlooking UK inheritance tax in their financial planning, Old Mutual International has warned.
Best Practice | 6 Feb 18
Watch out: Snoopers’ charter, day of the Mifid, UAE promo licence
As new regulations begin to challenge the individual’s right to privacy, some legal professionals are calling for test cases to try the law.
Adviser still working after losing clients £400,000
A couple who lost almost £400,000 due to bad advice they received from a financial planner have been shocked to discover that he is still working in the industry.
Best Practice | 5 Feb 18
Pension pot size a mystery for most
Three quarters of UK workers do not know the value of their pension fund, while a fifth of consumers aged over 55 will not trust anyone when it comes to getting financial advice, according the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (Cisi).