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UAE advisers made ‘scapegoats’ for offshore providers
A private equity firm says UAE financial advisers are “under fire” and being unfairly blamed for problems that stem from offshore providers offering limited investment products.
IFAs set for loyalty bonus as Saunderson House sale pulled
IFG Group has put up a loyalty bonus valued at £3m to retain adviser talent after it pulled Saunderson House off the market.
AJ Bell warns of pensions overtax pitfall
Ad-hoc pension withdrawals could be overtaxed in the new tax year by thousands of pounds, AJ Bell has warned.
Best Practice | 9 Apr 18
FCA hits advisers with 4.2% fee hike
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to raise adviser fees by 4.2% for the upcoming financial year as it looks to cover EU withdrawal costs.
Best Practice | 9 Apr 18
FCA will ‘absorb’ Brexit-related costs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says its next annual budget and business plan will make explicit the costs associated to Brexit that it will have to absorb, news that will likely be welcomed by the financial services industry.