Malaysian GST looms over KL market
Malaysia is stepping up its regulation of financial advisers in line with changes sweeping many major markets worldwide, however it is the imminent arrival of a new goods and services tax (GST) that is likely to have the most immediate impact, according to industry experts.
Phoenix prevents 8m theft pension liberation
Jersey-headquartered life insurer, Phoenix Group, said potential fraudsters attempted to steal £8m of clients’ pension savings last year.
United Kingdom | 19 Mar 15
FSCS lays down £20m levy
A surge in complaints about bad SIPP advice has led the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to lay down a £20m interim levy on life and pensions intermediaries.
Budget 2015 Winners losers and kneejerk reactions
The dust is still swirling around the House of Commons and copies of white papers are being furiously read, but the initial reactions are in on this year’s national budget. And, the consensus, if one believes twitter and the stock market seems to be mixed.
Retirement | 18 Mar 15
Tax free lifetime allowance cut to £1m
The UK government is planning to cut the lifetime limit for tax-free pension saving to £1m from £1.25m, along with a series of measures designed to trigger a savings revolution.