Regions
Potential pitfalls of the Lifetime Isa – Royal London
To be introduced in the UK in April 2017, the Lifetime Isa (Lisa) is intended to incentivise people to save for their first home, their retirement, or both. But research published by the independent Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Royal London, compares the tax-free savings scheme with its international counterparts and highlights some challenges that may arise.
Alternatives | 14 Jun 16
Manulife set to expand across Europe
Manulife Asset Management, the investment management arm of Canada’s Manulife Financial Corporation, has announced plans to expand across Europe and has boosted its operations in the UK.
Santander unveils new D2C execution only investment platform
Santander, one of Britain’s largest retail banks, has launched a direct-to-consumer platform for new and existing clients in the UK as part of a wider move to expand its face-to-face advice service.
Middle East | 14 Jun 16
Abu Dhabi signs cooperation agreement with Cayman Islands
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on Thursday.
Investment | 13 Jun 16
Wealth management needs ‘uber’ moment to attract millennials
Millennials, the generation aged 18-34, need a “one-stop shop” where they can go to find information on how to invest, the UK’s Wealth Management Association (WMA) has urged.