Industry
Best Practice | 3 Jul 17
Top planning opportunities two years on from pension freedoms
There are exciting new market opportunities for the taking, two years after the UK pension freedoms were introduced that raised customer awareness of the need for pension planning, says Matt Ward, communications director at AKG Financial Analytics
Tax & Regulation | 3 Jul 17
Film scheme fraudsters ordered to repay over £2m
A former IFA, an accountant and two film producers have been ordered to repay more than £2m ($2.6m, €2.3m) that they scammed from investors in a film tax fraud.
Asia Pacific insurers face widening investment return gap
Insurance companies across the Asia Pacific region face a growing gap between investment returns and meeting the promises made to customers, according to a survey released by Standard Life Investments (SLI).
Australian Link Group buys UK, Europe and Dubai-focused Capita
Australia-headquartered financial services provider Link Group is to acquire internationally focused Capita Asset Services for £888m ($1.1bn, €1bn).
Utmost adds two offshore bonds with Axa Life acquisition
Utmost Wealth Solutions has added two Dublin-based offshore bonds to its range following the completion of its acquisition of the investment bond business of Axa Life Europe.