United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 30 May 17
Fraudster fined just £1 in £5m UK landbank scam
A scammer involved in one of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) biggest investigations into unauthorised investment schemes is to pay just £1 ($1.28, €1.15) in compensation to victims who were duped into investing more than £5m in three landbank companies.
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.
UK exposure in global funds hits 12-month high
Exposure to UK equities in global funds has hit a 12-month high as the US has steadily fallen out of favour, new data from Copley Fund Research has revealed.
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.