Industry
Ex-Platforum head signs Fidelity and Bravura to own consultancy
Former Platforum head Heather Hopkins has launched a research and consulting business.
Incoming FCA chair admits using tax avoidance scheme
The next chair of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority said he made an “error in judgement” when he used a tax avoidance film scheme promoted by Ingenious, a firm that has lost several court battles against HM Revenue & Customs.
Isle of Man to introduce pension freedoms
Legislation that will introduce pension freedoms to the Isle of Man has been included in the island’s 2018 Budget, a move treasury minister Alfred Cannan said will allow people to “look after their own savings”.
PEOPLE MOVES: Saga, Old Mutual and RWC Partners
Two Old Mutual big hitters said they would step down from the business, while RWC Partners boosted its European distribution presence with a hire from Daiwa, one of the largest brokerage and financial services groups in Japan.
Best Practice | 20 Feb 18
UK pensions watchdog and police team up in cold-calling case
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the police are jointly investigating a number of pension schemes suspected of being linked to cold calling, resulting in a trustee being appointed to a wealth management firm.