United Kingdom
Tax & Regulation | 28 Mar 17
UK delays non-dom tax changes to offshore trusts until 2018
The UK government has delayed changes to the treatment of overseas trusts held by non-UK domiciles, amid concerns the reforms may force out Britain’s wealthiest foreigners.
Retirement | 28 Mar 17
Advisers still wary of giving DB transfer advice
UK advisers remain wary of defined benefit (DB) pension transfers due to the risks associated with challenges to historic advice, research has found. This is despite two thirds of advisers expecting a “big increase” in client enquiries about DB to DC transfers over the next 12 months.
Multi Asset | 28 Mar 17
AJ Bell unveils holdings for multi-asset launches
AJ Bell’s first fund launch, a range of five diversified multi-asset funds that are risk-rated from cautious to adventurous, will start trading on 18 April 2017.
Tax & Regulation | 27 Mar 17
IA to consult on hidden charge criticisms
Asset managers have fired a major shot in their battle to win over sceptical politicians, regulators and clients with the launch of a public consultation on a new costs and charges disclosure scheme.
Retirement | 24 Mar 17
Copia launches managed portfolios targeted at decumulation
Copia Capital Management, the discretionary fund management division of Novia Financial, has launched a range of managed portfolios purpose-built for decumulation.