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Best Practice | 26 Feb 18

Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.

Best Practice | 26 Feb 18

In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.

Companies | 23 Feb 18

The offshore bond sold by Standard Life will still be available via Phoenix Group after the firm’s life insurance business is acquired, a company spokesperson told International Adviser.

United Kingdom | 23 Feb 18

Although divorce can cut a swathe through your retirement plans, pension freedoms are thought to have embolden some to make the leap into a single life, research from Prudential has revealed.

Companies | 23 Feb 18

The acquisition of Standard Life Aberdeen’s UK and European insurance arm will net closed book insurer Phoenix Group around £6bn ($8.35bn, €6.8bn) in offshore bonds, Phoenix Group’s head of corporate communications, Shellie Wells, confirmed to International Adviser.