United Kingdom
Isle of Man ready to fight UK Govt over public register
The Isle of Man was ready to “vigorously challenge” the UK Government if it imposed a public register of beneficial owners on the crown dependency, its chief minister Howard Quayle has revealed.
Columbia Threadneedle to move EU client assets ahead of Brexit
Columbia Threadneedle Investments will launch 13 Sicav versions of Oeics ahead of the UK’s exit from the European Union as the asset manager prepares to switch EU-based investors out of its UK-domiciled range into Luxembourg-domiciled alternatives.
Scottish Widows ‘surprised’ by Standard Life Aberdeen challenge
Scottish Widows says Standard Life Aberdeen is a clear and material competitor and it, therefore, has the legal right to terminate its investment management agreement with the firm.
Beaufort clients face covering £100m liquidation costs
Clients of collapsed Beaufort Securities could lose up to 40% of the value of their holdings to cover liquidation costs, bringing into question the whole system of regulatory and legal protection of investors in the UK, according to campaign group ShareSoc.
UK working pensioners to pay National Insurance?
UK pensioners who are still working could have to pay National Insurance (NI) contributions to help fund their care in later life, according to plans being considered by the government.