Industry
Best Practice | 30 May 17
Isle of Man watchdog to review unregulated funds
Isle of Man treasury minister Alfred Cannan has confirmed that the island’s Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA) is “undertaking a review” of unregulated funds and will “make appropriate recommendations for change”.
Retirement | 30 May 17
Aviva considers expanding UK pension transfer advice unit
Aviva is looking at offering advice to UK customers looking to transfer out of their final salary pensions in response to rising consumer demand.
PEOPLE MOVES: Liberty, Schroders, Old Mutual Wealth
The chief executive of South African insurer Liberty has departed with immediate effect. Schroders is losing a 14-year fund manager, while Old Mutual Wealth continues to expand its board.
Lombard Int’l unveils joint venture life company in Mexico
Lombard International is to launch a joint venture life company in Mexico in partnership with locally-based wealth management firm Akaan.
Tax & Regulation | 29 May 17
Advisers voice top concerns ahead of UK election day
The Conservative Party’s plans to introduce a so-called ‘dementia tax’ as well as uncertainty surrounding the Finance Bill are the top concerns voiced by UK advisers ahead of the country’s general election on 8 June.