United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 6 May 14
PII premiums point towards hardening market
Fewer than 10% of financial advisers have been offered a decreased Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) premium this year, pointing towards a "hardening insurance market".
United Kingdom | 2 May 14
Aberdeen completes 550m SWIP deal
For a price tag of £550m, Aberdeen Asset Management completed the acquisition of Scottish Widows Investment Partnerships (SWIP) infrastructure fund management business from Lloyds Banking Group.
Strong retail demand boosts Schroders assets
A healthy retail demand boosted assets under management at Schroders to a record high in the first quarter 2014.
United Kingdom | 29 Apr 14
baker tilly sells advice arm to towry
Baker Tilly has sold its private client financial advice and investment management business to Towry for an undisclosed sum.
United Kingdom | 29 Apr 14
fca issues warning over serious
The FCA has issued a further warning over unsuitable SIPP advice after an investigation into the conduct of financial advisers found serious and ongoing failings.