Industry
Tax & Regulation | 26 May 15
Scrap RDR, follow MiFID II on independence – WMA
The Retail Distribution Review has failed to meet its objective of clarity of service, the Wealth Management Association said, leading to widespread misunderstanding and use of the ‘independent’ and ‘restricted’ labels.
Tax & Regulation | 26 May 15
FCA plans to fine Keydata’s Ford £75m
The Financial Conduct Authority has decided to fine Stewart Ford, a former director and chief executive of Keydata Investment Services, £75m for failing to act with integrity and misleading the regulator.
Retirement | 26 May 15
DeVere boss further reduces stake in QROPS specialist STM
DeVere’s chief executive has continued the sale of his shares in QROPS provider STM, reducing his stake to just 6.7% from the 24% he purchased in 2012.
Retirement | 22 May 15
One in seven unprepared for retirement, says Prudential
Of those people in the UK who are planning to retire this year, 15% have no pension savings, research from Prudential has revealed.
Vanguard launches first S&P 500 ETF listed in Hong Kong
Vanguard, the world’s largest mutual fund company, has launched an S&P 500 Index Exchange traded fund listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.