Retirement | 5 May 15
Defined benefits pension enquiries soar, says Mercer
Global consultancy firm, Mercer, has seen a 60% increase in the number of people wanting to know the value of their defined benefits (DB) pension scheme, driven by the introduction of the UK pension reforms on 6 April.
Ripe for business: Intermediary profile with Global Financial Consultants
In 2007, financial advisory firm Global Financial Consultants decided to uproot from its home in Sydney and move the whole company to the city state of Singapore, a place that had become ripe for business opportunities.
AFH buys national IFA in £4.1m deal
AFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of Independent Financial Services in the firm’s largest ever acquisition.
Tax & Regulation | 1 May 15
HMRC to issue new tax avoidance scheme list
HM Revenue & Customs will publish a new list of reference numbers for tax avoidance schemes which may be subject to accelerated payment notices.
United Kingdom | 30 Apr 15
Holborn Assets enters UK with two offices
Dubai-based financial advisory group Holborn Assets has launched two offices in the UK as it looks to take advantage of the “incredible growth opportunities” in the region’s post-retail distribution review international business.