Macro Views | 28 Mar 16

More than two-thirds of IFAs, or 69%, are in favour of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union, according to an IFA survey conducted by GAM.

Commodities | 27 Mar 16

Gold outperformed most other assets as global equity markets took a beating at the start of 2016, according to State Street Global Advisors.

Companies | 24 Mar 16

Re-launched global brand Lombard International has reported a massive 66% increase in income from new business premiums in the US, compared to a more modest 13% rise from its European operations.

Retirement | 24 Mar 16

The average full withdrawal from pension pots since UK rule changes came into effect in April 2015 was just under £25,000 ($35,346, €31,673), new research by online investment platform AJ Bell shows.

People Moves | 24 Mar 16

Former Standard Life head David Nish joins HSBC’s board of directors, while Hong Kong’s SFC appoints new director of enforcement. Manulife Hong Kong’s hires former Axa executive to head up its IT operations.