Imminent regulatory deadlines for financial advisers

A storm of new regulation in Europe is imminent, and waves of change also in prospect in other regions, which means advisers need to be up to speed with the implications for their businesses.

Europe | 1 Nov 17

Luxembourg’s ‘provocative’ Brexit solution for financial services

In a speech examining the impact of Brexit on European Financial Centres Luxembourg finance minister Pierre Gramegna says the UK has five Brexit options to choose from.

Africa | 1 Nov 17

Old Mutual sells majority stake in Nedbank

Old Mutual will reduce its 54% stake in South African lender Nedbank to 19.9% as part of its ongoing plans to restructure and separate its business.

Adviser rapped for misleading tax scheme ad

‘Unfair’ pension freedom tax refunds hit £262m

HM Revenue & Customs has had to repay more than £262m to consumers that were charged emergency tax since the launch of the pension freedoms in 2015.

Generali Worldwide debuts DFM move in Brooks Macdonald tie-up

Generali Worldwide has formed a partnership with Brooks Macdonald to offer advisers and their clients a discretionary fund management service to sit alongside its life product offering for the first time.

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