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Aegon backs platforms over life in top-tier shakeup
Aegon has taken a major step away from being a traditional life company towards becoming an intermediated, digital platform business, as it makes a raft of changes to its senior management team and announces a new investment management company.
Woodford favourite Provident’s share price sinks to 22-year low
Provident Financial’s shares have sunk to their lowest point since 1996 as rumours swirled that the firm might include a £500m ($698.3m, €567.9m) rights issue in its annual results.
Pension freedoms ‘concern’ Isle of Man providers
There was a “critical lack of transparency” by the Isle of Man’s treasury minister in the lead up to introducing pension freedoms for the island, the chair of the jurisdiction’s association of pension scheme providers told International Adviser.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative
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
Public IFA register resurrected amid British Steel scandal
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.