United Kingdom
Commodities | 7 Jun 17
UK election doubts and terrorism fears spark soaring gold sales
Gold sales have soared in the past week after doubts over Theresa May’s ability to win the election, coupled with an increased terrorist threat.
Tax & Regulation | 7 Jun 17
FCA orders another UK firm to immediately cease pension advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has ordered Glasgow-headquartered Intelligent Pensions to stop providing pension advice in the latest in a series of actions taken by the UK watchdog to clamp down on pension transfers.
Retirement | 6 Jun 17
Pension transfer delays expected as HMRC misses Rops deadline
Pension transfers are likely to be delayed and providers, advisers and clients have been left in limbo after HM Revenue & Customs failed to publish a new list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) that was scheduled for Monday.
Tilney’s ‘landmark’ acquisitions sees assets surge by 138%
Tilney Group ended 2016 with more than twice as many advisers and assets under management of £22.4bn ($28.9bn, €25.6bn) after acquiring wealth manager Towry and UK-based Ingenious Asset Management.
Middle East | 6 Jun 17
IoM and UAE regulators ‘in talks’ over life sector overhaul
The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IoMFSA) has met with the UAE Insurance Authority to compare notes on pivotal life sector reforms due to be introduced in their respective jurisdictions.