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Transact entry into FTSE 250 points the way for more platforms
The entry of Integrafin, the parent company of platform provider Transact, into the FTSE 250 index has been described as good news for rival platforms and wealth managers considering a listing.
Pension firm with 15 schemes shuttered by UK court
A group of 15 rip off pension schemes operated by a single company, which duped savers and allowed “unsavoury advisers” to pocket £4m in commissions, have been declared insolvent.
UK regulator punishes advice firm for register failure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken strong action against a financial advice firm by cancelling its permissions after it failed to submit its regulatory returns.
Fines could drive UK pension cold-callers offshore
The UK Government has warned directors of companies who cold-call people regarding their pensions that they could be fined up to £500,000 ($663,562, €573,407), however one expert warns this may just drive their practices offshore.
Alternatives | 30 May 18
UBS Wealth in big hedge fund push
UBS Wealth Management is recommending clients allocate up to 20% of their assets to hedge funds as a diversifier, especially in an environment where interest rates and volatility are increasing, according to the firm’s executives.