Industry
AJ Bell warns of pensions overtax pitfall
Ad-hoc pension withdrawals could be overtaxed in the new tax year by thousands of pounds, AJ Bell has warned.
Best Practice | 9 Apr 18
FCA hits advisers with 4.2% fee hike
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to raise adviser fees by 4.2% for the upcoming financial year as it looks to cover EU withdrawal costs.
Utmost to buy Aegon Ireland’s int’l investment bond business
The consolidator parent of Utmost Wealth Solutions has announced its intention to acquire the international investment bond business of Aegon Ireland – just days after the Irish operation was sold to another provider.
Best Practice | 9 Apr 18
FCA will ‘absorb’ Brexit-related costs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says its next annual budget and business plan will make explicit the costs associated to Brexit that it will have to absorb, news that will likely be welcomed by the financial services industry.
Best Practice | 6 Apr 18
FCA targets cryptocurrency advisers
The Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on those offering and advising on cryptocurrency derivatives, saying there will be consequences if they do not comply with current regulation.