Industry
Best Practice | 5 Sep 17
Anti-scam warnings on fake pension websites tricking investors
Rogue pension websites are carrying anti-scam messages to try to trick UK consumers into believing that they are legitimate businesses, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned.
Alternatives | 4 Sep 17
Fecif calls for harmonisation of EU product distribution rules
The legislative barriers restricting the cross-border distribution of funds across Europe have to be removed and replaced with harmonised rules at EU level, the European Federation of Financial Intermediaries and Financial Advisers (Fecif) says.
North America | 4 Sep 17
US Republicans lobby to scrap Fatca and tax on citizens abroad
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has urged president Donald Trump to replace citizenship-based taxation, and therefore scrap the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca), in his tax reform package.
OMW splits off £16bn multi-asset business as Buxton eyes MBO
Old Mutual Wealth is to spin off a dedicated £16bn ($20.7bn, €17.5bn) multi-asset investment business as part of the ongoing “managed separation” from its parent company.
Tax & Regulation | 4 Sep 17
Aussie watchdog turns spotlight on IFA remuneration practices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) plans to build consumer trust in financial advice by focusing on remuneration and incentives practices within the industry.