Macro Views | 4 Oct 16

The FTSE 100 closed just short of its record high on Tuesday, the same day the International Monetary Fund revised lower its projections for for global growth.

Tax & Regulation | 4 Oct 16

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a former broker with running a fraudulent mutual fund scheme.

People Moves | 4 Oct 16

Old Mutual poaches ex-head of Aviva Life UK as its new customer champion czar, while Investec W&I promotes long-running executive for charities Louise Hall. Axa IM announces a casualty of its plan to merge its alternative solutions and structured finance teams as Neptune unveils a whole raft of changes to its US team.

Best Practice | 4 Oct 16

The UK government’s plans to potentially scrap the current ‘advice safeguard’ on some overseas pension transfers has met with a mixed response from the financial services industry, with some experts welcoming the move while others believe it will put consumers at risk of being targeted by fraudsters.

Best Practice | 4 Oct 16

Corporate financial advice veteran Grant Hughes
talks about launching Mercer Jelf Financial Planning,
the importance of professional development and
how the industry must do more attract the next generation of adviser.