United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 3 Dec 14
Osborne UK course prosperity Autumn Statement
The chancellor of the exchequer has said we stay on the course to prosperity in his final Autumn Statement prior to the General Election.
United Kingdom | 1 Dec 14
ExIFA faces jail for Ponzi scheme
A former financial adviser faces a prison sentence after he scammed investors in a fraudulent scheme which raked in £2.6m.
United Kingdom | 28 Nov 14
FCA to half adviser guidance guarantee levy
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed giving advisers a 50% reduction in the levy to fund the Government’s guidance guarantee service.
United Kingdom | 26 Nov 14
UK investor visa threshold doubled to £2m
Earlier this month the Home Office doubled the minimum threshold for a UK investor visa to £2m, but there are now concerns the measure, and a further tightening of surrounding rules, will negatively impinge on investment into the UK.
United Kingdom | 26 Nov 14
Regulatory reforms a significant burden
The “unprecedented wave” of regulatory changes will “present a significant burden” to asset managers, said EFAMA’s Peter De Proft.