Retirement | 8 Jun 15
SIPP provider burden eased in new rule change
The Financial Conduct Authority has succumbed to pressure from SIPP providers to make the calculation of capital easier and less costly when new rules comes into force in September next year.
Islamic finance key to Asia and Middle East link, says MAS
Ties between the Middle East and Asia could improve by boosting the distribution of Islamic investments, according to the deputy director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
People Moves | 5 Jun 15
FCA strengthens risk, oversight with two key hires
The Financial Conduct Authority has taken another step toward the full implementation of its new strategic approach, announcing on Friday a number of internal promotions and two key hires.
Retirement | 4 Jun 15
Friends Life U-turn on pension freedom offering
Insurance giant, Friends Life, has apologised after U-turning on its decision to offer new pension flexibilities to thousands of UK customers.
Retirement | 4 Jun 15
Gibraltar QROPS operator accountability set to rise
Gibraltar QROPS operators could see their responsibilities as a trustee extend to include the due diligence of overseas financial advisers and the risk classification of policyholders in their schemes, under proposals from the jurisdiction’s regulators.