United Kingdom
Investment | 6 Jun 18
IA calls out bond market inefficiencies
The Investment Association has called for reform in the bond markets to address certain inefficiencies which are leaving investors ill-equipped to make informed investment decisions and trapped in illiquid positions.
Invesco forges adviser links with Intelliflo deal
Invesco has entered a direct relationship with advisers with the purchase of back-office software provider Intelliflo for an undisclosed sum.
Best Practice | 6 Jun 18
IFAs busier than ever due to UK pension freedoms
UK advisers are spending more time and resources dealing with retirement advice since the launch of pension freedoms, according to the latest research from AKG.
Football legend says asset manager fraud bankrupted him
Former Premier League footballer Colin Hendry said he will be seeking compensation if an investigation into Kingsbridge Asset Management proves its staff conspired to defraud a large number of its high net worth clients.
IFA and ex-rugby star sentenced for £2.4m film tax scam
An independent financial adviser, a former police officer, a city trader and a former Welsh-international rugby player have all been given jail sentences for their roles in a £2.4m (€2.7m, $3.2m) film tax scam after an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).