United Kingdom | 13 Oct 15
UK complaints long-stop proposal praised by advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s proposal to introduce a long-stop for claims against financial advice has been met with optimism by advisers.
Tax & Regulation | 13 Oct 15
Tax body chides UK Gov’t plan to jail accidental evaders
The UK Government’s pledge to introduce a criminal offence that could put unintentional offshore tax evaders behind bars has been criticised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
Investment | 13 Oct 15
UK property to return 8.8% per annum – Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors has forecast British property to return in the order of 8.8% per annum over the next five years.
United Kingdom | 12 Oct 15
UK Gov’t kick-starts consultation into accessibility of advice
The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly initiated a consultation to “radically improve” the access and affordability of financial advice in the UK, the first step in a major review of the industry.
One in three IFA owners to retire within 10 years
The wealth management M&A race is set to be ratcheted up a notch with more than a third of IFA owners planning to retire within 10 years.