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Best Practice | 24 Apr 17
How the Qrops levy will impact UAE pension planning
Old Mutual Wealth’s David Denton talks about how the shock 25% Qrops charge imposed by the UK last month will affect retirement planning in the UAE.
Best Practice | 18 Apr 17
UK regulator to target pension ‘decumulation’ market
The UK’s financial regulator plans to put a greater focus on the drawdown phase of the pensions market in the current financial year, and has promised to do more to tackle pension scams.
Best Practice | 18 Apr 17
UK advisers face 5% fee hike
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a 4.7% hike in fees for advisers and brokers as part of its 2017/18 business plan.
Best Practice | 16 Apr 17
Revisiting retirement plans after the Qrops tax bombshell
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget contained a game-changing announcement in relation to UK pension transfers to overseas schemes, says Brendhan Harper, head of technical services at Friends Provident International.
Best Practice | 13 Apr 17
Advice businesses must adapt to survive and thrive
Changes in regulation coupled with a transformation in client expectations and increased use of technology means financial advisers need to review their business model to ensure they have a business that is future fit, says Old Mutual Wealth’s Mike Leeson.