Tax & Regulation | 29 May 17
Advisers voice top concerns ahead of UK election day
The Conservative Party’s plans to introduce a so-called ‘dementia tax’ as well as uncertainty surrounding the Finance Bill are the top concerns voiced by UK advisers ahead of the country’s general election on 8 June.
Best Practice | 26 May 17
Commission still makes up 25% of revenue for UK IFAs
Financial advisers in the UK still earn a quarter of their income from commission, according to latest figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Spain upholds jail sentence against Lional Messi
Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld a 21-month jail term handed down last year to Barcelona football player Lionel Messi and his father, although the pair are unlikely to go to prison.
STM considers Qrops ‘buying spree’ as European units downsized
STM chief executive Alan Kentish has said the cross border financial services provider is well placed to go on a “buy and build acquisition spree” of Qrops businesses, following the UK’s shock decision to impose a 25% transfer charge earlier this year.
Feifa announces partnership with Quilter Cheviot
The Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (Feifa) has announced a partnership with one of the UK’s largest discretionary investment management firms, Quilter Cheviot.