Regions
Flagstone unveils cash ‘auction’ platform for wealthy savers
High net-worth individuals in the UK can now auction their cash deposits by inviting banks to bid for their money in return for better interest rates – with some cases securing rates that are up to 50% more competitive than those advertised, according to investment management firm Flagstone.
Best Practice | 8 Apr 16
FEIFA teams up with Praemium for IFA tech push
The Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (FEIFA) will be working with the UK division of Australian-headquartered platform provider Praemium to promote improvements in technology for the advisory sector.
Retirement | 8 Apr 16
Asset Allocator: Portfolios for a low growth world
UK Sipp provider AJ Bell has created three risk-rated portfolios designed to deliver returns in a low return, low interest rate and low inflation world, explains investment director Russ Mould.
Swiss banks in the spotlight as Panama fallout continues
Switzerland’s financial institutions must clamp down on money laundering, the country’s financial watchdog FINMA has warned.
What do the ‘Panama Papers’ mean for offshore tax havens?
In the wake of the biggest financial data leak in history, which uncovered the controversial tax arrangements of the rich and powerful, our industry experts give their views on what the Panama Papers means for their offshore jurisdictions.