Industry

Investment | 31 May 16

Scottish-based investment firm Alliance Trust has announced it has entered talks with RIT Capital Partners on a merger of the two companies.

Tax & Regulation | 31 May 16

The Isle of Man has begun accepting applications for a new banking licence aimed at non-retail deposit takers, which can be issued to high net worth individuals or new business startups.

Technology | 27 May 16

Half of UK financial advisers now offer their clients 24-hour access to their investment portfolios, more than double the number that provided the same service last year, according to a new report by ratings and research agency Financial Express (FE).

Retirement | 27 May 16

Canada’s Life’s tax and estate planning consultant Paul Thompson outlines the benefits of flexible reversionary trusts.

People Moves | 27 May 16

Former Investment Association chief Daniel Godfrey has been hired by the Financial Conduct Authority on a consultancy basis, a spokesperson said.