United Kingdom

Companies | 11 Dec 18

Royal London group chief executive to step down

Chairman also set to exit at the end of 2018

Brexit will hurt UK returns, say 90% of EU investorsBrexit will hurt UK returns, say 90% of EU investors

Europe | 10 Dec 18

Jersey passes Brexit contingency plan laws

Legislation means the channel island avoids inclusion in the EU blacklist for tax havens

Industry | 10 Dec 18

UK regulator hitting individuals with bigger fine

FCA denies changing tactics as total value of penalties drops 88% in 2018

IFA Newell Palmer clocks up third acquisition in four months

Companies | 10 Dec 18

Ascot Lloyd makes third ‘major’ acquisition in three years

The deal will take funds under influence to over £7bn

Asia | 7 Dec 18

Middle, Far East investors flock to Lombard International’s UK life plan

The firm says its moving to more traditional pure protection policies for modern and complex clients